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Spiders leg, SEM
Spiders leg. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a spiders 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 spiders 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
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