
A new species of eyeless spider has been discovered in China. While we don't think the discovery of another arachnid should ever be a cause for celebration, notably, the person responsible for bringing this nightmare to light has decided to name it after the worst of all Monster Hunter monstrosities.
Spotted by VG247, the little arachnid popped up on the Monster Hunter subreddit, dubbed the Otacilia Khezu, apparently honouring the classic Capcom monstrosity, the Khezu. Included in virtually every Monster Hunter game since the series' inception, the Khezu is horrible, a sightless wyvern whose pale, rubbery hide must remain relatively damp. Those who would instead rather check out the infinitely more appealing spider can find more details here.
Incredibly, the person responsible for naming the petite beauty has also snuck in a few other nerdy nods, with a couple of Jojo's Bizzare Adventure references (Funny Valentine and Gryo Zeppeli), as well as a much cooler Monster Hunter namesake (Rathalos).
If you were to discover something of note, what would you name it after? Don't you think there are already enough spiders in the world? Let us know in the comments section below.
[source bdj.pensoft.net]
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@TheAmbienWalrus Yeah, sorry, mate, as both an Australian and a Queenslander specifically, I promise you my arachnophobia is entirely justified. I've had a dinner-plate-sized huntsman, audibly spitting in anger, jump off a wall and onto my face before getting caught in my hair. Google at your peril!
@Khayl Jesus christ that sounds absolutely terrible 😳
@Khayl It's settled then, I will never go to Australia.
Weve got 3 snakes but i could never keep Spiders. Something about those 8 legs, 8 eyes (not in the case of this spider) and the way their legs move. For the most part i will try and release any spiders that come in to the house unless they are false widows. Then they get the slipper 😂. That breed had literally exploded over here in the UK.
@Khayl Holy cr*p, nightmare fuel right there. I would have dropped dead on the spot. I let my son keep snakes (only corn snakes) in the house no worries but 8 legged freaks are a complete no go!!!!
Appreciate the article though buddy, great for those with love for the little critters 👍
Khezu might still be the most revolting creature in a video game. I still can't stand to see the thing. Also,
@TheAmbienWalrus I mean, death itself is inevitable, so fearing it in the abstract seems... counterproductive. A keen awareness of death is a gift, since it reminds you that the clock is always ticking, and you have to appreciate the precious things in your life while they're still here, because they could easily disappear tomorrow, and then they're gone forever.
Regarding spiders... urgh. Look, I don't kill the things if I can avoid it (prefer to trap them and set them outside), but no amount of factoids or positivity will ever replace the raw, instinctual dread their creepy little faces inspire in me.
@Ralizah "it reminds you that the clock is always ticking, and you have to appreciate the precious things in your life while they're still here, because they could easily disappear tomorrow, and then they're gone forever."
If you were trying to help, I'm pretty sure you very much did the exact opposite, there...
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