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Dj Quiva

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Date: Nov 21, 2008

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Ambush Poo Look closely, people. Try to decipher what creature you're looking at. That's right. It's a spider disguised as a pile of glistening poo. Does it get much better than that? You're staring at a fascinating bit of camouflage. The bird dung crab spider (Phrynarachne sp.) not only looks like bird poo, but also acts like it (which involves little more than sitting still). But that's not all. They'll even sometimes spin a little patch of white silk for it to lay on, in mimicry of the white goo of bird guano. But there's still more. Some species of Phrynarachne even emit a smell that resembles feces or urine. All these factors allow for great opportunities to eat flies. I wonder how I can dress and smell to attract pizzas... Thanks for the great photos, Darren5907 For additional info see here>>> Source -- Edited by Dj Quiva on Thursday 4th of June 2009 09:08:38 PM -- Edited by Dj Quiva on Thursday 4th of June 2009 09:09:22 PM __________________

Jollyjo

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Date: Nov 21, 2008

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I agree Ruby...an amazing find. Undoubtedly one of the wonders of nature! __________________

Shem

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BadAbe123

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Well if i were a fly that would certainly fool me. __________________

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