Jumping spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Myrmarachne formicaria jumping spider, showing its numerous eyes (round), and large c

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Jumping spider. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a Myrmarachne formicaria jumping spider, showing its numerous eyes (round), and large chelicerae (lower centre) - pincers that are used to tear up its food. Jumping spiders stalk their prey before leaping on it from a few centimetres away. Spiders of the Myrmarachne genus look very similar to, and mimic, ants. Magnification: x50 when printed 10 centimetres wide.

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Photo credit: © EYE OF SCIENCE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
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