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In the Heart of the Moss
Resting among vivid moss, the dark spider pauses as if observing every movement around it. At high magnification, the textures of its exoskeleton, the fine spines on its legs and the reflections in its eyes reveal details that usually remain unseen.
Beyond the frame
Although spiders may appear similar at first glance, they belong to dozens of different families, each with its own hunting strategy and eye arrangement. In fact, the position of the eight eyes is one of the most reliable features arachnologists use to identify them.
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Life Up Close