A ground-dwelling spider species belonging to the Lycosidae family, characterized by its active hunting behavior and distinctive eye arrangement.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Widespread across temperate and boreal forest regions of Europe, typically found in ground-level vegetation, leaf litter, and grassland ecosystems
Ecological Role
Key predator in terrestrial ecosystems, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Dark brown to grayish exoskeleton with intricate pattern for environmental camouflage
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LIMBS WINGS
Eight legs adapted for rapid ground movement, covered in sensitive hair-like setae for detecting vibrations
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HEAD SENSORY
Complex eye arrangement with two large forward-facing eyes and six smaller surrounding eyes, providing excellent vision for hunting
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BODY STRUCTURE
Small to medium-sized spider, body length 7-10 mm, robust exoskeleton with camouflage coloration
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: James K. Lindsey
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