Summary:
- This article discusses the discovery of a new species of tiny spider found in the forests of Ecuador. The spider, named Capa Nui, is less than 2 millimeters long and is a type of jumping spider.
- Jumping spiders are known for their excellent eyesight and ability to jump several times their own body length to catch prey. The Capa Nui spider was found living in the leaf litter on the forest floor.
- The discovery of this new spider species highlights the incredible biodiversity found in the tropical forests of Ecuador, and how much more there is still to be learned about the natural world around us.