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Archive 2013 · Cambodia part VIII- Models, mimics, love, deception

  
 
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Polyrrachis ant:



Male myrmarachne:





Polyrrachis ant sp. 2:



Female myrmarachne:





The lovely couple:
What's interesting about this sexual dimorphism that each spider mimics a different species of Polyrrachis ant.





When another jumping spider intrudes on their turf the male reveals his fangs and large jaws which are usually folded and tucked under his body. He will chase off the intruder, waving his arms to make him look even bigger. All this happened in the space of a couple seconds so forgive the poor quality.



Thanks for looking and commenting,
Paul



Nov 30, 2013 at 09:56 AM
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Fantastic set Paul,congrats, thanks for sharing!!Andrei


Nov 30, 2013 at 05:41 PM
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bladesofgrass wrote:
What's interesting about this sexual dimorphism that each spider mimics a different species of Polyrrachis ant.


A very interesting example of evolution. Has anyone explained how that came about?

Harold



Dec 01, 2013 at 04:40 AM





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