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Crab Spider

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Description:

Crab spider from the Thomisidae family are so called due to their resemblance to crabs when they are in their resting position. They are very good hunters and known for ambushing their prey.

Habitat:

Seen at Agumbe Rainforest

Reference Links:

Thomisidae - Wikipedia, Flickr

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PublishedMay 15, 2017

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