World’s oldest spider Died

Question- Recently, the world’s oldest spider ‘ Trapdoor spiders ‘ died. What was the name of this spider by the researchers in terms of calculation?
(a) Number 13
(b) Number 14
(c) Number 15
(d) Number 16
Answer- (d)
Related Facts:

  • In April, 2018 The World’s Oldest Known Spider has died at the Age of 43.
  • It has been named Trapdoor spiders.
  • During the population study in Australia, this spider was being monitored for a long time.
  • According to a study published in Pacific Conservation Biology, She outlived the previous record holder, a 28-year-old tarantula found in Mexico.
  • According to researchers, this spider did not have a natural death, but due to its being made a victim of parasitic wasps .
  • The name of this spider was named ‘Number 16’ by Rector Researchers.
  • This spider helped the scientists to understand the behavior of the spiders found throughout Australia.

Reference:
https://news.nationalgeographic.com/2018/04/worlds-oldest-spider-dies-trapdoor-spider-australia-43-animals-spd/
https://www.sciencealert.com/world-s-oldest-spider-dies-at-43-years-old-australian-trapdoor