Researchers of the Centre for Animal Taxonomy and Ecology (CATE), Christ College, Irinjalakuda, have discovered a new spider species belonging to the wolf spider family (Lycosidae) from the Wayanad forests.
The new species has given the name Draposa sebastiani to honour the late arachnologist P.A. Sebatian. Dr. Sebastian was the pioneer spider taxonomist from Kerala, who founded an exclusive spider research centre at Sacred Heart College, Thevara. He has authored numerous scientific articles, books and trained many arachnologists. His contributions to Indian arachnology are invaluable, said Sudhikumar A.V., Head, Department of Zoology, Christ College.
