This Spider Turns Itself Into a Leaf
The spider may be able to select leaves with hues similar to its own body for more effective camouflage.
by Douglas Main
Dec 23, 2016
2 minutes
On an evening trek through the tropical forests of southern China, researcher Matjaz Kuntner and colleagues spied a strand of spider silk from which a row of leaves oddly dangled. Being biologists, they inspected, shining their flashlights on the curious sight. Then one of the leaves moved.
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days