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Mullamullang cave spider
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Mullamullang cave spider

Tartarus mullamullangensis

Tartarus mullamullangensis, informally known as the Mullamullang cave spider, is a palm-sized, long-legged cave spider from Western Australia. Completely adapted to cave living, it is blind and totally lacks pigmentation, giving it a creamy white appearance.

The cylindrical lampshade-shaped web is spun out between rocks.

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