SCI075: Scientists have discovered a giant dinosaur-era trapdoor spider fossil in Australia. Caroline Knight, Lindsay Sant, and Lino Saubolle discuss the find’s evolutionary history which offers insights into ancient ecosystems, and the important environmental role of spiders in controlling pests.Get all new episodes automatically and for free:Follow by Email | Listen and subscribe on YouTube.Help us continue to offer Let’s Science. Won’t you make a pledge at SQPN.com/give today?Links for this episode:* Australia Trapdoor Spider Fossil – Cosmos Magazine



* Scientists Discover Dinosaur-Era Spider Fossil in Australia – Indy100



* Fossil Spider Found in Australia – Australian Museum* If you enjoy Let’s Science, check out Caroline and Lindsay and Lino’s other show, Catholics of Oz.



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