Spider's leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a spider's leg. The tufts of hair allow the spider to grip a surface. A web-building spider possesses additional foot hooks that enable it to grab the thread of the web. A spider's legs are also covered in sensory hairs that detect touch and air vibrations,allowing it to detect the presence of predators and prey. Magnification: x324 at 6x7cm size | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nishinaga, Susumu |
Taille de l’image : | 2907 px × 3610 px |
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