Two New Jumping Spiders Discovered in Meghalaya by ZSI

• Two new jumping spider species were discovered in Meghalaya by the Zoological Survey of India.
• The species, Asemonea dentis and Colyttus nongwar, were identified during field surveys in Meghalaya's forested landscapes.
• Asemonea dentis is named for a tooth-like structure on the male's palpal femur, while Colyttus nongwar is named after Nongwar village.
• The discovery highlights Northeast India's ecological richness and the urgent need for expanded biodiversity surveys and conservation efforts.

Why It Matters: This highlights Northeast India's rich biodiversity and urgent need for conservation.