Viper Grows Fake Spider Tail To Lure Birds
Researchers use XCT scanning to reveal the internal structure of a viper's tail, which mimics a spider to attract and catch birds.
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2 publishers have covered this in 3 articles since 10 Sept 2026. Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories published first, on 10 September at 14:00 UTC; Times of India followed 19h 00m later. The most recent article, from Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories, appeared on 11 September at 13:40 UTC.
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- Phys.org - latest science and technology news storiesA fake spider at the tip of this snake's tail helps it lure birds: Scientists get their first look inside it
- Times of IndiaThis snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds
- Phys.org - latest science and technology news storiesPlanes on a snake? Scientists discover various crab species hitching rides on sea snakes
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- Planes on a snake? Scientists discover various crab species hitching rides on sea snakes Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- This snake grows a fake spider on its tail to lure birds Times of India
- A fake spider at the tip of this snake's tail helps it lure birds: Scientists get their first look inside it Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories