Myrmarachne melanotarsa, the dark-footed ant-spider, is an African jumping spider found around Lake Victoria in Africa. Like other spiders in the genus Myrmarachne, these spiders mimic ants, in this case, ants of the genus Crematogaster. However, they are unusual in that they exhibit some form of social behavior, forming clusters of silk nests on fig and other trees. Hundreds of these spiders, of both sexes and of all ages, can be found in such communal nests, but most nests have between 10 and 50 spiders.[1] The Crematogaster ants which they mimic are often found in the nests with the spiders, along with other species of jumping spider.[2]
Some predators (including larger jumping spiders) eat jumping spiders but are averse to attacking ants, as ants aggressively defend themselves. M. melanotarsa takes advantage of this aversion by mimicking the ants. Spiders of the genera Menemerus and Pseudicius have been shown to flee, leaving their eggs behind, when in the presence of groups of M. melanotarsa. M. melanotarsa is known to eat the eggs of such spiders. However, individuals or small groups of M. melanotarsa may be attacked and eaten by these predators who fear large groups.[3]
Myrmarachne melanotarsa, the dark-footed ant-spider, is an African jumping spider found around Lake Victoria in Africa. Like other spiders in the genus Myrmarachne, these spiders mimic ants, in this case, ants of the genus Crematogaster. However, they are unusual in that they exhibit some form of social behavior, forming clusters of silk nests on fig and other trees. Hundreds of these spiders, of both sexes and of all ages, can be found in such communal nests, but most nests have between 10 and 50 spiders. The Crematogaster ants which they mimic are often found in the nests with the spiders, along with other species of jumping spider.
Some predators (including larger jumping spiders) eat jumping spiders but are averse to attacking ants, as ants aggressively defend themselves. M. melanotarsa takes advantage of this aversion by mimicking the ants. Spiders of the genera Menemerus and Pseudicius have been shown to flee, leaving their eggs behind, when in the presence of groups of M. melanotarsa. M. melanotarsa is known to eat the eggs of such spiders. However, individuals or small groups of M. melanotarsa may be attacked and eaten by these predators who fear large groups.
Myrmarachne melanotarsa adalah spesies laba-laba yang tergolong famili Salticidae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari genus Myrmarachne dan ordo Araneae. Nama ilmiah dari spesies ini pertama kali diterbitkan pada tahun 2002 oleh Wesolowska & Salm.
Laba-laba ini biasanya banyak ditemui di Kenya.
Myrmarachne melanotarsa adalah spesies laba-laba yang tergolong famili Salticidae. Spesies ini juga merupakan bagian dari genus Myrmarachne dan ordo Araneae. Nama ilmiah dari spesies ini pertama kali diterbitkan pada tahun 2002 oleh Wesolowska & Salm.
Laba-laba ini biasanya banyak ditemui di Kenya.
Myrmarachne melanotarsa is een spinnensoort in de taxonomische indeling van de springspinnen (Salticidae).[1]
Het dier behoort tot het geslacht Myrmarachne. De wetenschappelijke naam van de soort werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 2002 door Wanda Wesołowska & Salm.
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Myrmarachne melanotarsa[1] este o specie de păianjeni din genul Myrmarachne, familia Salticidae, descrisă de Wesolowska, Salm în anul 2002.[2][3] Conform Catalogue of Life specia Myrmarachne melanotarsa nu are subspecii cunoscute.[2]
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Acest articol referitor la un păianjen este un ciot. Puteți ajuta Wikipedia prin completarea sa. Myrmarachne melanotarsa este o specie de păianjeni din genul Myrmarachne, familia Salticidae, descrisă de Wesolowska, Salm în anul 2002. Conform Catalogue of Life specia Myrmarachne melanotarsa nu are subspecii cunoscute.
Myrmarachne melanotarsa là một loài nhện trong họ Salticidae.[1]
Loài này thuộc chi Myrmarachne. Myrmarachne melanotarsa được Wanda Wesołowska & Salm miêu tả năm 2002.
Bài viết về họ nhện Salticidae này vẫn còn sơ khai. Bạn có thể giúp Wikipedia bằng cách mở rộng nội dung để bài được hoàn chỉnh hơn. Myrmarachne melanotarsa là một loài nhện trong họ Salticidae.
Loài này thuộc chi Myrmarachne. Myrmarachne melanotarsa được Wanda Wesołowska & Salm miêu tả năm 2002.
