In Berlin, Germany, researchers discovered the oldest spider fossil in the country The specimen, named Arthrolycosa wolterbeeki, hails from the late Carboniferous period and offers a unique glimpse into the evolutionary history of these eight-legged creatures. A Glimpse into the Past The fossil, discovered in the Piesberg quarry near Wallenhorst, Lower Saxony, is believed to be from the Moscovian strata, dating back approximately 315-310 million years. This makes it the oldest known spider from the Palaeozoic era in Germany. The specimen reveals several intriguing features, including a posteriorly tuberculate dorsal opisthosoma and elongate legs, with the first leg being longer … Continue reading Berlin Shocker: Oldest Spider Fossil Ever Found Reveals Evolution’s Secrets!