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That’s exactly what happened with scientists studying peacock spiders in Australia. After puzzling over how the tiny spiders produce colorful rainbow patterns on their butts, researchers decided ...

As is the case with other peacock spiders, the Maratus jactatus males are the stars of the show, sporting vivid colors on their abdomen, including reds, blues and oranges. These colors aren’t ...

With its colorful display and mesmerizing moves, the peacock spider is like a tiny, fuzzy disco ball. But believe it or not, the hilarious dance you’ll see in this video is actually serious ...

The sparklemuffin peacock spider (Maratus jactatus) is a tiny spider that lives up to its vivacious name.This dazzling arachnid was given its moniker in 2015 by UC Berkeley PhD student Maddie ...

Adults typically measure about 0.16 to 0.2 inches (4 to 5 millimeters) in length. As is the case with other peacock spiders, the Maratus jactatus males are the stars of the show, sporting vivid colors ...