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Field Notes

Description:

This spider has crab claws

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Aaron_G
Hi there. Those "crab claws" are actually pedipalps, and they are what make this spider a male. He uses those structures primarily for sperm transfer, but they can also be used in courtship displays. Sorry but I can't offer any ID assistance on this one.

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International Spider Survey
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PublishedJuly 20, 2012

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