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Portia Spider

Portia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

Portia is a genus of jumping spider which feeds on other spiders (araneophagic). They are remarkable for their intelligent hunting behaviour which suggests they are capable of learning and problem solving, traits normally attributed to much larger animals. - Wikipedia

Habitat:

Tropical forest.

Reference Links:

Portia (genus)

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Leana Lahom-Cristobal
Video of Portia Spider from BBC One: https://www.facebook.com/BBCOne/videos/vb.470911516262605/1035967569756994/?type=2&theater

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Biodiversity in Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Mission
Jumping Spiders of the World

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PublishedOctober 21, 2015

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