A tiny, creepy species of spider known as the happy-face spider has recently been discovered in India.
Known for its iconic array of color patterns, the happy-face spider gets its name from patterns that resemble a smiling face.
The new species, Theridion Himalayana, which belongs to the spider family Theridiidae, is just one of 577 others; it is known as one of the most diverse due to several significant traits.
These spiders are found in highly elevated and damp environments. The happy-face spider was first discovered in 1900 on the Hawaiian Islands.
Officials captured and examined 61 spiders in total.
Upon the discovery of this new species in…
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