Persian Gold Tarantula, defensive posture (IMAGE) Pensoft Publishers Caption The newly described tarantula species (Chaetopelma persianum) seen in a defensive posture. Credit Kari Kaunisto Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.