Apparently no one has told spiders that they're terrifying, because at least 300 species of the arachnids have evolved to mimic ants instead, according to a recent article at The Conversation.
Ant mimicry, or myrmecomorphy, is actually a very smart tactic for some spiders -- especially if they want to eat ants, or have to avoid being eaten themselves. Over time, these species have developed bodies that mimic an ant's three segments. Sometimes they even wave their front legs around to mimic antennae.
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