Behavioral mimicry in Myrmarachne species (Araneae, Salticidae) from North Queensland, Australia

Journal of Arachnology

Volumn 36, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 344-351

  Ceccarelli, Fadia Sara ^a  

^a JAMES COOK UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Antennal illusion; Behavior; Mimic; Myrmecomorphy

Indexed keywords

ARANEAE; FORMICIDAE; MYRMARACHNE; SALTICIDAE;

EID: 56649112776     PISSN: 01618202     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1636/CSt07-114.1     Document Type: Conference Paper

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