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The purseweb spider <em>Atypus affinis</em>

by Kim Aaen

Category: FaunaAdded May 24, 2005201 views

Arthropods

Keywords: aggresive, spider, spiders, araneae, arachnida, arachnids, chelicerae, fangs, teeth

The purseweb spider Atypus affinis in defence posture. Denmark.

Image Reference: KAa00264Image Format: 35mm slideImage Crop: Greater than 75% of originalDigital Enhancement: NoneModel Release: NAProperty Release: NACaptive: No