Still Waters Posted August 8 #1 Share Posted August 8 A study that looked at how tarantulas interact with other animals has revealed that they are actually pretty chill with a wide range of species. The eight-legged critters that get some of us humans in such a twist were found living alongside amphibians, reptiles, whip spiders, and harvestmen across the globe. In some cases, the association may even be beneficial for both parties. Spiders’ relationships with parasites and predators have been well-studied as a kind of antagonistic symbiosis, but there has been less research into whether spiders sometimes benefit from hanging out with other species. The new study decided to dive into the topic by reviewing published cases of tarantulas spotted with other animals, as well as exploring their possible defense strategies against problematic critters like ants. https://www.iflscience.com/turns-out-tarantulas-hang-out-with-lots-of-animals-75467 The study is published in the Journal of Natural History. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.A.T.1961 Posted August 8 #2 Share Posted August 8 What tarantulas are actually thinking. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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