Arachnids

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Mcr 125e

Caption	[Thomisidae] The Crab Spider closely resembles its surroundings. Unsuspecting insects fearlessly land on the flower, only to be pounced upon by the spider which grabs its prey with its strong forelegs before injecting venom Body length 4 - 5mm.
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