Eriauchenius gracilicollis
Eriauchenius gracilicollis is a member of the family Archaeidae, assassin spiders. It is merely 2mm long and catches other spiders with venomous fangs at the end of its hugely elongated jaws (chelicerae).
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These animals normally run upside down.[1]
Etymology
From Latin gracilis "slender" and collum "neck".
Distribution
This species is endemic to Madagascar.
References
- Simon, Matt (2014-12-19). "Absurd Creature of the Week: The World's Goofiest-Looking Spider Is Actually a Brutal Ninja". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2019-12-31.
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