New Spider Species Cartwheels Down Sand Dunes

Friday, May 9, 2014 - 13:31 in Biology & Nature

An agile spider that somersaults down sand dunes has been discovered in the deserts of Morocco. The dancing arachnid has even been nicknamed the "flic-flac spider" for its gymnastic dexterity and has served as inspiration for a creepy-crawly robot.

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