Meet the spiders that look and smell like bird poop: A strange trick for survival and hunting
Two new species of bird-dropping spiders, Phrynarachne gorochovi and Phrynarachne storozhenkoi, have been discovered in the Philippines and Borneo, expanding the known range of this genus. These spiders expertly mimic bird droppings in appearance and even scent to avoid predators and lure insect prey, showcasing a remarkable evolutionary survival strategy.
Two new species of bird-dropping spiders, Phrynarachne gorochovi and Phrynarachne storozhenkoi, have been discovered in the Philippines and Borneo, expanding the known range of this genus. These spiders expertly mimic bird droppings in appearance and even scent to avoid predators and lure insect prey, showcasing a remarkable evolutionary survival strategy.
