This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites

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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This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites
Why the Hen Does Not Have Teeth Story Book

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Why the Hen Does Not Have Teeth Story Book

WHY THE HEN DOES NOT HAVE TEETH STORY BOOK

It’s an amazing story, composed out of imagination and rich with lessons. You’ll learn how to be morally upright, avoid immoral things, and understand how words can make or destroy peace and harmony.

Click the image to get your copy!

Why the Hen Does Not Have Teeth Story Book

WHY THE HEN DOES NOT HAVE TEETH STORY BOOK

It’s an amazing story, composed out of imagination and rich with lessons. You’ll learn how to be morally upright, avoid immoral things, and understand how words can make or destroy peace and harmony.

Click the image to get your copy!

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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