Still Waters Posted March 22, 2013 #1 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Temperature tolerance is key to the spread of wasp spiders into northern Europe, according to scientists. Since the 1930s the distinctive spiders have expanded their range from the Mediterranean coast to Norway. Researchers in Germany traced the population boom to breeding between the native European spiders and an isolated colony living near the Black Sea. Molecular Ecology reports the genetic mixing resulted in generations rapidly adapting to living in colder climates. http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/21877948 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Q-C Posted March 22, 2013 #2 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Pretty fellow, same as our garden spiders (argiopes)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Serenity Posted March 22, 2013 #3 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Wasp-spiders? No thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon Gazer Posted March 22, 2013 #4 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Oooooh, they are beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evancj Posted March 23, 2013 #5 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Nice looking spiders. I find these examples of real time evolution fascinating. Thanks for sharing SW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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