Thomisus callidus
Yellow Crab Spider | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Arachnida |
Order: | Araneae |
Family: | Thomisidae |
Genus: | Thomisus |
Species: | T. callidus |
Binomial name | |
Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890) | |
The Yellow Crab Spider,[1] (Thomisus callidus), is a species of spider of the genus Thomisus. It is found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Sumatra, Nias Island, and Java.[2] They often hide in flowers and are able to change colors just to blend in to capture preys.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ David, EVP. "Yellow Crab Spider". uk.pinterest.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890)". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ↑ "Thomisidae- Crab Spiders". Wild life in Malaysia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
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