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Orb-Weaver

Araneidae

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Orb-Weavers form a family of 2,500 species found in all parts of the world. They have poor vision. They locate prey by feeling the vibration and tension of the treads in their web, then quickly turn the captive with their legs while the fourth legs pull out silk and wrap the victim.

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PublishedSeptember 4, 2014

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