Thomisus callidus, the yellow crab spider,[1] is a species of spider of the genus Thomisus. It is found in Sri Lanka, Singapore, Sumatra, Nias Island, and Java.[2] They often hide in flowers and are able to change colors just to blend in to capture prey.[3]
| Thomisus callidus | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Subphylum: | Chelicerata |
| Class: | Arachnida |
| Order: | Araneae |
| Infraorder: | Araneomorphae |
| Family: | Thomisidae |
| Genus: | Thomisus |
| Species: | T. callidus
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| Binomial name | |
| Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890)
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References
edit- ^ David, EVP. "Yellow Crab Spider". uk.pinterest.com. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Thomisus callidus (Thorell, 1890)". World Spider Catalog. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
- ^ "Thomisidae- Crab Spiders". Wild life in Malaysia. Retrieved 23 May 2016.