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macrojunkie — colour changing spider
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Published: 2009-04-29 21:05:08 +0000 UTC; Views: 1504; Favourites: 23; Downloads: 0
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These spiders change color by secreting a liquid yellow pigment into the outer cell layer of the bodyThe color change from white to yellow takes between 10 and 25 days, the reverse about six days. The yellow pigments have been identified as kynurenine and hydroxykynurenine.
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i have pictures from her in white xD such a greatful spider xD
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I really like this close up! Though this spider would usually look scary to me, this actually has a bit of an "innocent" and "shy" side to me. I'm not sure why, but it's great! ^^
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haha thats awesome. never saw anything like it
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Interesting animal... beautiful~ <3
I gotta love those eyes. great shot! : D
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