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biology1 year ago•6 min saved

"Crafty Spider Tactics for Luring Prey"

Spiders have evolved various crafty techniques to lure in their prey, including using their looks, scent, and touch to trick unsuspecting invertebrates. Some spiders create intricate webs with thick white silk bands to attract prey, while others use bright colors and patterns to mimic flowers and dazzle insects. Certain spiders rely on scent signals or pretend to be stuck in their prey's web to lure them out, while others imitate the mating behavior of their prey's potential mate. These complex behaviors showcase the impressive and diverse ways in which spiders use lures to capture their food.

via National Geographic|

#biology #mimicry #pheromones

science2 years ago•3 min saved

"The Mystery of Ultra-Black Eels' Strange Skin Finally Solved"

Scientists have discovered that ultra-black eels in the deep sea, such as pelican eels, have independently evolved their dark pigmentation multiple times as a form of camouflage to lure prey closer with their glowing tails. These eels, which primarily inhabit the ocean's "Midnight Zone" where no sunlight reaches, have unique and mysterious behaviors. The ultra-dark pigmentation helps their bioluminescent tails appear as enticing will-o-the-wisps to their prey, allowing them to ambush and swallow their victims whole. This research sheds light on the elusive nature of deep-sea eels and the adaptations they have developed in their extreme environment.

via Livescience.com|

#bioluminescence #camouflage #deep-sea-creatures