Scientists have discovered a remarkable new spider species, Taczanowskia waska, in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus—the first documented case of such mimicry in spiders.
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New spider species in the Amazon mimics parasitic fungus

Taczanowskia Waska Spider species discovered
Ecuadorian Amazon Location
Spider Mimicking Parasitic Fungus First documented case
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