New Spider weaves spider-shaped web

Jan 26, 2013 23:22

Source: National Geographic

Wildlife biologist Phil Torres recently discovered a new species of spider in the Amazon that would take first prize at any costume party. This tiny five-millimeter-long spider builds a decoy spider around five times its size to scare off potential predators.

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mount_oregano April 19 2013, 21:22:40 UTC
I love the way real scientists talk.

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