Tiny Spiders Build Giant Decoys for Survival, Fooling Predators
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Moneycontrol•07-01-2026, 13:03
Tiny Spiders Build Giant Decoys for Survival, Fooling Predators
- •Tiny tropical spiders create large, spider-shaped decoys using silk, prey remains, and debris.
- •These "puppets" are significantly larger than the actual spider, designed to deter predators.
- •Spiders jiggle silk threads to make decoys appear alive, mimicking a bigger, more fearsome threat.
- •Observed in orb-weaving spiders (genus Cyclosa) in tropical forests of Peru and the Philippines.
- •This clever adaptation offers insights into predator-prey interactions, evolution, and inspires biomimicry.
Why It Matters: Tiny spiders use giant decoys for survival, showcasing clever adaptation and inspiring biomimicry.
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