Tepui

"Tepui. It's an Indian word for mountain — a place where species have survived in isolation for millions of years."

- Dr. James Atherton

A tepui was a mountain located in the Amazon basin of Venezuela. In these remote locations, it was common for species to remain unchanged for millions of years. One such tepui was the home of several previously unknown arthropods, including Photius manlii and a deadly species of tarantula.

Appearances

 * Arachnophobia
 * novel
 * Official Movie Adaptation