Foot of jumping spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of the leg of a jumping spider (family Salticidae). In contrast to the 3-clawed foot of web-building spiders,this spider's foot has 2 claws and a pad of tufted hair (scopula,lower centre) that allows it to stick to a wide variety of surfaces. Jumping spiders use their excellent vision and jumping ability to hunt insects or spiders. Their jumping mechanism is not powered by their leg muscles; instead,muscle contraction in the front of their body causes the legs to extend by hydraulic pressure. Some jumping spiders mimic other species such as ants or beetles. Magnification unknown | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Nishinaga, Susumu |
Taille de l’image : | 2990 px × 3665 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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