Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) and Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) together, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru. These species have a commensal relationship. The tarantula protects the frog whilst the frog foraging keeps ants away from the tarantulas eggs.

Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) and Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) together, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru. These species have a commensal relationship. The tarantula protects the frog whilst the frog foraging keeps ants away from the tarantulas eggs. Stock Photo
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Nature Picture Library / Alamy Stock Photo

Image ID:

2XFTTT6

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29.8 MB (1.4 MB Compressed download)

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Dimensions:

3960 x 2630 px | 33.5 x 22.3 cm | 13.2 x 8.8 inches | 300dpi

Date taken:

26 February 2008

Photographer:

Emanuele Biggi

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Peruvian Tarantula (Pamphobeteus sp.) and Humming Frog (Chiasmocleis royi) together, Los Amigos Biological Station, Madre de Dios, Amazonia, Peru. These species have a commensal relationship. The tarantula protects the frog whilst the frog foraging keeps ants away from the tarantulas eggs.

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