A Spider With a Smiley Face on Its Back

December 12, 2011 at 11:10 AM Leave a comment

You gotta love Mother Nature:

Found only on the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui, and Hawaii, the happy face spider, such as this one guarding its eggs on a leaf in Maui, is known for the unique patterns that decorate its pale abdomen. Scientists believe Theridion grallator may have developed its distinctive markings to discourage birds from eating it.

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