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Crab spider

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(Zool.) one of a group of spiders (Laterigradæ); - called because they can run backwards or sideways like a crab.

See also: Crab



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In fact, the researchers note that some crab spiders collected from island spots infested with sharpshooters walked away from the potentially enticing meal, suggesting that those spiders may have had a previous unpleasant encounter.
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