''Epidius parvati'', is a species of

spider Spiders ( order Araneae) are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species ...

of the genus '' Epidius''. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. The specific name ''parvati'' came from the name of Hindu goddess

Parvati Parvati ( sa, पार्वती, ), Uma ( sa, उमा, ) or Gauri ( sa, गौरी, ) is the Hindu goddess of power, energy, nourishment, harmony, love, beauty, devotion, and motherhood. She is a physical representation of Mahadevi i ...

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Thomisidae Endemic fauna of Sri Lanka Spiders of Asia Spiders described in 2000 {{Thomisidae-stub

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