Open AccessInside the trap: Biology and behavior of the pitcher‐dwelling crab spider, Misumenops nepenthicola
Author(s) -
Karl Ingolf,
Bauer Ulrike
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
plants, people, planet
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2572-2611
DOI - 10.1002/ppp3.10104
Subject(s) - spider , trap (plumbing) , zoology , biology , ecology , geography , meteorology
Pitcher plants are flagship species for conservation and nature education alike. The diversity of interactions with animals beyond the plants' prey in particular captures people's imagination and ignites their interest and love for the natural world. Here we present observations and experimental data on the biology and behaviour of the pitcher‐inhabiting crab spider, Misumenops nepenthicola .