Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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To analyze: The advantage of a spider that can mimic the ant and the disadvantages of the ant that is being mimicked.
Introduction: The spider that mimics ants has been given the name Toxeus alboclavus . This type of jumping spider was discovered by researchers among leaf litter. To avoid potential predators, they precisely imitate ants by elevating their front pair of legs while walking.
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