But now, scientists may have discovered one of the strangest camouflage tactics yet. So, can you spot the second spider in this astonishing image? Deep in the tropical jungles of Yunnan province ...
By reducing the reflection of ultraviolet light, hollow nanoparticles called brochosomes help to protect leafhoppers from predators.
but we wanted to test whether their body coloration served as camouflage to protect against predators." To understand how ant-mimicry helps these spiders avoid being eaten, the researchers ...
They include: The sand running spider, which is a master of camouflage, found at three locations in Wales, including sand dunes at Morfa Harlech in Gwynedd The cave dwelling spider, found at only ...