Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Shiny happy insects

The happy-face spider, found only on the islands of Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Hawaii, is decorated with an array of color patterns on the back of its abdomen, which sometimes resemble a smiley face!  This cheery camo may serve to hide them from their bird predators, but because it can change according to what food the spider has eaten, it's more likely that they just know you're never fully dressed without a smile.

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