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Maratus species are small spiders, with a total body length mostly around 4–5 mm (0.2 in), sometimes smaller, with a high degree of sexual dimorphism.They are known as peacock spiders, based on the peacock-like display of the dorsal (upper) surface of the abdomen (opisthosoma) of the males, on which there is a "plate" or "fan" of usually brightly colored and highly iridescent scales and ...
These colorful spiders are so small they could easily sit atop the tip of your pencil eraser, measuring just 1/16 inch to ¼ inch! Until 2011, scientists only knew about seven species of peacock ...
Like other Maratus spiders, the males of the species engage in a courtship display during which they raise their third pair of legs and their abdomen, presenting their colourful opisthosomal plate to potential female partners. Accompanying their elaborate dance moves, males beat their front and back body halves together, sending vibrations that ...
Illustrated Male Peacock Spider. Maratus volans is a species in the jumping spider family (Salticidae), belonging to the genus Maratus (peacock spiders). These spiders are native to certain areas in Australia and occupy a wide distribution of habitats.
Even within the same species, color can vary by age, season and sex. Birds undergo molting, the process of shedding old feathers and growing new ones, which can result in color transformations.
This cute colorful spider will make your heart melt
Maratus pavonis is a species of jumping spider , [2] endemic to Australia, where it is found in Western Australia, New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania. [2] [3] The species epithet, pavonis, derives from the Latin, pavo, pavonis, meaning "peacock". [4] [5] Male. The male holotype is tiny, measuring just 4.34 millimetres (0.171 in). [1]
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