A spider that hunts other spiders: 18 new species of this bizarre Madagascar arachnid are unveiled
An unusual spider lurks in Madagascar's rainforests.
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Biologists look to the past for early genetic development of tiny spider and insect eyes
With the increasing advantages of DNA sequencing, University of Cincinnati biologists are unraveling many evolutionary mysteries behind the complex world of spider vision.
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Jan 11, 2018
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Spider eat spider: Scientists discover 18 new spider-hunting pelican spiders in Madagascar
In 1854, a curious-looking spider was found preserved in 50 million-year-old amber. With an elongated neck-like structure and long mouthparts that protruded from the "head" like an angled beak, the arachnid bore a striking ...
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Seven new spider species from Brazil named after seven famous fictional spider characters
Several literary classics from the fantasy genre are further immortalised and linked together thanks to a Brazilian research team who named seven new spiders after them.
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Jan 10, 2018
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Nature's smallest rainbows, created by peacock spiders, may inspire new optical technology
Brightly colored Australian peacock spiders (Maratus spp.) captivate even the most arachnophobic viewers with their flamboyant courtship displays featuring diverse and intricate body colorations, patterns, and movements - ...
Optics & Photonics
Jan 3, 2018
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Social susceptibility: Leader-follower dynamics of influential individuals in a social group
This is the story of a spider, small but bold.
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Jan 2, 2018
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New species of marine spider emerges at low tide to remind scientists of Bob Marley
It was 2am on the 11th of January 2009 when the sea along the coastline of Australia's "Sunshine State" of Queensland receded to such an extent that it exposed a population of water-adapted spiders. The observant researchers ...
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Dec 22, 2017
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Rainbow peacock spiders may inspire new optical technologies
Even if you are arachnophobic, you probably have seen pictures or videos of Australian peacock spiders (Maratus spp.). These tiny spiders are only 1-5 mm long but are famous for their flamboyant courtship displays featuring ...
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Dec 22, 2017
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Habitat counts when predators lurk
Take it from the lowly snail: If you're on a beach and threatened by predators, run for that nearby forest. Your chance of survival will rise, if only a little bit.
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Dec 13, 2017
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Study on redback spiders finds seemingly abhorrent mating strategy appears to benefit both males and females
A mating strategy among redback spiders where males seek out immature females appears to benefit both sexes, a new University of Toronto study has found.
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