New species of velvet spider named after Joaquin Phoenix over his portrayal in 'Joker'

A new species of spider has been discovered and it has been named after Oscar-winning actor Joaquin Phoenix. spider was given its name based on  portrayal of Joaquin Phoenix in 2019 film Joker. spider is said to be a new species of velvet spider and it was discovered in Iran. spider has been given that particular name due to fact that its abdominal patter resembles face paint worn by Joaquin Phoenix in Joker film, according to a news portal.

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Joaquin Phoenix gets a new species of velvet spider named after him

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spider has officially been named as Loureedia Phoenixi, taken from name Joaquin Phoenix. spider has black thin hair on majority portions of its body and has a bright red line down its back with white spots at each tip, according to a news portal. A majority portion of velvet spiders has been spotted mainly in Morocco and Spain along with some parts in Israel. newly discovered species is first to have been discovered outside Mediterranean area. Scientists believe that most spiders are mostly found in Eurasia and parts of Africa.

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A typical velvet spider has a glossy and thick back which is why it is termed as a velvet spider. webs of se spiders are usually cluttered in nature and are filled with debris and sand. velvet spider in this aspect may t be harmful to humans as it is termed to be n-vemous for humans. However, spider does contain some amount of vem which is sufficient eugh for killing small insects, according to portal.

A scientist spoke to news portal and explained that velvet spiders are smaller in size and refore somehow become more colourful. scientist furr ded that y have discovered two such spiders as of w and have named m both after Joaquin Phoenix. scientist did so as a way to praise Joaquin Phoenix for his animal rights movement and also for his amazing portrayal of Joker in 2019 film. y also mitted that abdominal pattern of spiders bears a striking resemblance to Joaquin Phoenix’s face paint that recreated iconic Joker look.

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