Peacock spiders: More than meets the eye - Australian Geographic Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.

"Like most arthropods, spiders are filled with a blood-like fluid called haemolymph. When a spider wants to jump, it pumps this fluid down into the legs. That straightens the legs out, which launches the spider into the air."
The colors! 🕸️🕷️🌈 #PeacockSpiders #Colors #Agility #Biology #Wildlife

Maratus hakea A species discovered by James Nicolson. The individuals shown here were kindly supplied by Michelle Peak and Flynn Prall.

#peacockspiders #ozinsects If you've got a love for Oz spiders, be sure to make friends with Jurgen Otto: scientist, photographer www.flickr.com/photos/59431... Wasn't able to link to him but if you go to this first album you can get to his main page from there.

Three New Species Of Peacock Spiders May Be An Arachnophobe's Best Friend

by @GrrlScientist via #Substack

#spiders🕷️ #PeacockSpiders #DancingSpiders #Arachnophobe #NewSpecies #Australia🇦🇺 #SciComm🧪 grrlscientist.substack.com/p/three-new-...

Cute peacock spiders! There are supposed to be over 85 species of them in Australia, but I haven't managed to spot one in the wild yet.

#PeacockSpiders #Spiders #Cute #SciArt