'Pearl Necklace' on Spider Reveals New Unprecedented Parasite Species in Brazil
Researchers at the Butantan Institute in São Paulo discovered a new species of parasitic mite, Araneothrombium brasiliensis, on a juvenile spider, marking the second such discovery in Brazil in 40 years.
Spider Wearing a Necklace Like 'Pearls'... Amazing Discovery in Brazil
Researchers in Brazil discovered a small spider that appeared to be wearing a necklace of pearls, which was later revealed to be a deception caused by parasitic mite larvae.