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New Spider Species Unveils Unique Bilateral Gynandromorphism

11/5/2025

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A team of naturalists in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, discovered a new spider species named Damarchus inazuma.
The species is notable for bilateral gynandromorphism.
The condition arises when chromosomes misalign during early cell division, yielding half-male, half-female genetics.
The spider shows distinct coloration, with the left side orange and the right side grey.
Researchers say the discovery provides insights into sexual differentiation and evolutionary mechanisms.

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A team of naturalists in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, discovered a new spider species named Damarchus inazuma.
The species is notable for bilateral gynandromorphism.
The condition arises when chromosomes misalign during early cell division, yielding half-male, half-female genetics.
The spider shows distinct coloration, with the left side orange and the right side grey.
Researchers say the discovery provides insights into sexual differentiation and evolutionary mechanisms.