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This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites
2026-01-28 01:16
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What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The larva...
What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The larvae attach to juvenile spiders and feed on lymph through a weak spot in the spider’s body. The discovery came from long-stored specimens, suggesting many more species remain hidden in collections.
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