Her research study focuses on how the spider species Siler Collingwoodi imitate particular features of ants as part of their survival tactics.This is a picture of Siler collingwoodi, an ant-mimicking spider, on a flower. Credit: Yuchang ChenTo comprehend how ant-mimicry assists these spiders prevent being eaten, Zhangs research study team has collected wild ant-mimicking spiders from 4 geographic areas in southern Chinas Hainan Province.The research study team checked out the role of the spiders brilliant coloration and how it serves as camouflage to protect versus predators through trajectory analysis and locomotor qualities of S. Collingwoodi.This is a graphical abstract that discusses how the jumping spider Siler collingwoodi mimicks the method ants walk to prevent being consumed. As shown from the experiment of the spider checked against a mantis and a predatory spider, out of 17 trials, the spider released five attacks, all of which were toward the non-mimic control.
