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Description:

This spider has crab claws

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renooceanman
renooceanman 11 years ago

Awesome info!

Aaron_G
Aaron_G 11 years ago

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.

renooceanman
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renooceanman

California, USA

Spotted on Jul 14, 2012
Submitted on Jul 20, 2012

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