Crab Spider, 1 Of 2
by Stuart Wilson
Title
Crab Spider, 1 Of 2
Artist
Stuart Wilson
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Crab spider (Misumenoides formosipes) before color change on yellow flower. Female crab spiders are known for their ability to change color to match the flower they lie in and wait for prey. The spider's body secretes a liquid yellow pigment into the epidermis. Researchers are still debating whether this adaptive coloration is driven by predators such as birds or by increased ability to capture prey. First photo in a sequence of two.
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July 5th, 2017
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