Net-casting Spider (IMAGE)

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Net-casting Spider

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A new study from UNL biologists has revealed that the net-casting spider's secondary eyes -- the largest of any arachnid -- likely evolved in part to help it capture walking prey.

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Courtesy Jay Stafstrom

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