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what does entomology mean?!!!!!!!!?!
entomology is a branch of zoology belonging to the study of insects.
ps: this entry isn’t to completely inform you on insects, i made this so i can share some of my findings about insects i find in my books. if you want more detailed info about entomology, feel free to ask me!
2023/11/14 [spiders, AKA arachnology]
[⚠️this genus has changed throughout the years⚠️]
the ant-mimic spider [scientific name, myrmarachne/sp./myrmarachne formicaria]
arachnae type: salticidae
defense mechanism : batesian mimicry of ants
they are unable to defend themselves besides mimicry.
bite from this spider is not toxic/fatal to humans, but the severity may vary from people
who have allergic reactions.
diet : arthropods [prey], other spider eggs
color scheme : depends on the ant they’re mimicking, colors can change throughout lifetime
PHOTOS
♂ ver. elongated chelicera
♂ ver. elongated chelicera
♀ ver. no elongated chelicera
♀ ver. no elongated chelicera
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mitty
are you gonna post more of these blogs (no force or whatever!!) they go so hard omg
i plan on doing so! i just forget to come on spacehey sometimes LOL
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neat!! subscribed to your blog :-)
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skrankl
entomology is amazing i love this sm
aww thanks that means a lot :3
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