Peacock Spider Rainbow Mating Ritual (PICS)
SOURCE: DIGG • 2009-11-28
TOPICS:
Salticidae • Maratus Volans • Spider • Rainbow
[91 diggs @ General Sciences] While it may be eight-legged like every other spider, this one has an impressive mating ritual to attract a partner. It shows off a rainbow of colours to impress nearby females by fanning out two brightly patterned flaps at the back of his body.
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