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The Idiothele mira, commonly known as the Blue Foot Baboon Spider, occupies a fascinating position in the scientific and hobbyist worlds. Belonging to the family Theraphosidae-the same family that includes all tarantulas-this species has only relatively recently been described in scientific terms. Its discovery highlighted not only the diversity of African theraphosids but also the complexity of evolutionary adaptations that have given rise to one of the most remarkable spiders in existence. The taxonomic classification of Idiothele mira follows the standard hierarchy of biological classification: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Infraorder: Mygalomorphae Family: Theraphosidae Genus: Idiothele Species: Idiothele mira Etymology and Naming The genus name Idiothele is derived from the Greek words ""idios,"" meaning peculiar or distinct, and ""thele,"" meaning nipple or knob, referencing morphological features of the spider's reproductive anatomy. The species epithet ""mira"" translates to ""wonderful"" or ""remarkable,"" a fitting description for an animal that astonished arachnologists upon discovery due to its unusual coloration and its trapdoor lifestyle. Placement Within Baboon Spiders The Blue Foot Baboon Spider belongs to a group colloquially known as ""baboon spiders,"" a diverse range of African tarantulas named for their robust bodies and strong, finger-like legs, reminiscent of baboons' digits. Within this broad grouping, Idiothele mira stands out because it is one of the only baboon spiders to construct trapdoors over its burrow-a behavior more commonly associated with true trapdoor spiders from other families.

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