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This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites

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This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites

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All Top News -- ScienceDaily•Jan 28

This spider’s “pearl necklace” was living parasites

What looked like a pearl necklace on a tiny spider turned out to be parasitic mite larvae. Scientists identified the mites as a new species, marking the first record of its family in Brazil. The larvae attach to juvenile spiders and feed on lymph through a weak spot in the spider’s body. The discovery came from long-stored specimens, suggesting many more species remain hidden in collections.