笑脸蜘蛛
现今在瓦胡岛,莫洛凯岛,毛伊岛,夏威夷等群岛,依然能看见有快乐面蜘蛛的踪迹.这只蜘蛛在毛伊岛的一篇树叶上产卵,装点成人面和腹部来保护它们的卵,是众所周知的独特模式.科学家们相信, 这种蜘蛛已形成了鲜明的标记,以阻止鸟类在吃它。
Found only on the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii, the happy face spider, such as this one guarding its eggs on a leaf in Maui, is known for the unique patterns that decorate its pale abdomen. Scientists believe Theridion grallatormay have developed its distinctive markings to discourage birds from eating it. |
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