Unidentified

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The spider in this comic is an undescribed Theraphosidae of the genus Pamphobeteus.

Frogs and other small vertebrates are common prey for large tarantulas, especially in rainforest environments. But this tarantula enjoys a symbiotic* relationship with the tiny frog Chiasmocleis royi.

The spider allows the frogs to occupy both its territory and its burrow in complete safety. The frogs gain protection from predators, while the spider gains an important cleaning service. The frogs' diet consists of small insects, including parasites capable of killing spiderlings or the spider itself.

*Symbiosis: the interaction between two different organisms living in close physical association, typically to the advantage of both.

Image and Information Source:
https://www.anura.it/works/a-forests-tale-the-spider-and-the-frog/

• Submitted by: 
  
  helper-harvestman
• Submitted: Dec 13, 2020
• Photographed: Dec 13, 2020
• Spider: Unidentified
• Location: Moscow, Idaho, United States
• Spotted Outdoors: Ground layer (leaf litter, dirt, grass, etc),Forest
• Found in web?: No
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