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Spiders of the Gasteracantha genus build vertical orb-webs with an open hub which are easily recognised. They have a hard, flat body armed with three pairs of spines on the edge of the abdomen. The spinnerets are elevated on a large projection and surrounded by a sclerotised ring-like structure.

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~Dread-and-Dreams May 10, 2013  Hobbyist Artisan Crafter
that is one of the coolest spiders i have ever seen.
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:icongabehash:
that is truly intimidating lol
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:iconhorcling:
i love these spiders!
but how would this long spines be useful?
aren't they hindering the spider when it moves?
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:iconmelvynyeo:
They are orb weaver so most of the time, they hang upside down. I think the spines are to hinder anything that tries to eat them :)
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Mood: Wow! *Oblak0 Mar 5, 2013  Professional Photographer
wow! I've never seen this before, thanks )
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