TV News LIES

Sunday, Dec 08th

Last update09:37:01 AM GMT

You are here News Science Joro spiders, huge and invasive, spreading around eastern US, study finds

Joro spiders, huge and invasive, spreading around eastern US, study finds

Joro spiders here to stay

The latest species of spider found in the U.S. are huge, brightly colored and travel in a method described as "ballooning." And, according to new research, they're spreading out to new states around the country.

Researchers at Clemson University published a study on Joro spiders, coming to the conclusion that the species is spreading rapidly beyond the South Carolina area, and data shows they could inhabit most of the eastern U.S.

David Coyle, a scientist and professor at Clemson, had one major takeaway from the results of the study: "These things are here to stay."

The study assessed the Joro spider's native range and used 20 variable and advanced modeling techniques to quantify its habitability elsewhere.

“Those data show that this spider is going to be able to inhabit most of the eastern U.S.,” Coyle said in a release from Clemson. “It shows that their comfort area in their native range matches up very well with much of North America.

More...


Most Recent Related Stories...


Scientists find a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed kitten in the Siberian permafrost

35,000 year old kitten found in permafrost An ancient cat was found almost perfectly preserved in Siberia's permafrost. Researchers found the mummy of a...

Nasa astronaut hospitalized after return from International Space Station

NASA aastronaut hospitalized after return A Nasa astronaut who just returned from the International Space Station has been hospitalized for an...

Startling claims made at UFO hearing in Congress, but lack direct evidence

UFO hearing US government employees have been injured by UFOs and the US government has conducted a secret...

NASA spacecraft is on its way to Jupiter's Europa moon

NASA spacecraft heds to Jupiter A spacecraft that will study one of Jupiter’s moons launched Monday on a journey of more...
 
America's # 1 Enemy
Tee Shirt
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
TVNL Tee Shirt
 
TVNL TOTE BAG
Conserve our Planet
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
Get your 9/11 & Media
Deception Dollars
& Help Support TvNewsLIES.org!
 
The Loaded Deck
The First & the Best!
The Media & Bush Admin Exposed!