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immature Phidippus asotus

I some times wonder what do jumpers think about when they are resting; spiders of the family salticidae seem to have some level of intelligence and in my opinion, personalities.

 

"Recent study finds that arachnids demonstrate "genuine cognition."

Although jumping spiders have a brain the size of a poppy seed, they are actually quite smart. A new study shows that many species of jumping spider plan out intricate routes and detours to reach their prey — a quality usually observed in larger creatures." Joanne Kennell

 

 

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Uploaded on July 26, 2021