Scientists have found a new species of spider in a Chinese rain forest. The species is the first of its kind to mimic a leaf, and researchers still aren't sure why the masquerade is used. The spider uses its silk to stick leaves to tree branches and then lurks among them, likely lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.

Scientists have found a new species of spider in a Chinese rain forest.

The species is the first of its kind to mimic a leaf, and researchers still aren't sure why the masquerade is used.

The spider uses its silk to stick leaves to tree branches and then lurks among them, likely lying in wait for unsuspecting prey.

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