👉 Hypaspidiotus is a genus of extinct spiders from the Late Cretaceous period, which lived during the Eocene epoch. This group was characterized by its distinctive, streamlined body shape and numerous spines on its legs. The family of this species includes several extant genera that are still known today, including the Hypaspidotidae, which is a small family of spiders with a wide range of adaptations for feeding, camouflage, and defense.
