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Unveiling the Secrets of Jumping Spiders’ Color Vision
Humans perceive colors using combinations of red, green, and blue light, while animals like jumping spiders have specialized…
Everybody has a spider story, but these amazing creatures are often misunderstood
Andrew Walker, The University of Queensland The comedian Jimeoin once wrote a song titled Everybody’s Got a Spider…
Thailand’s Mangroves Reveal Stunning Electric Blue Tarantula Species
A groundbreaking discovery was made in Thailand in 2022 when researchers stumbled upon a novel species of tarantula…
Experts Can Make Antivenom Against Spider Bites. There’s a Catch, However—They Have to Get the Spider Venom First.
A crucial step in developing key antivenom against bites from specific dangerous spiders is obtaining said venom to…
Nerve Tissue Impressions Preserved In 500-Million-Year-Old Arthropod Fossils
It’s true that nature certainly seems relentless, in that it is only capable of preserving such a small…
Pain Medication Receives New Insights Thanks to Spider Venom
No, please don’t look away—I swear I’m not here to scare you off. This may sound strange at…