An hour cracked his molting spider leg

A long-legged spider discovered in the process of molting and interesting.

A long-legged spider discovered in the process of molting and interesting.

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Scientists have recorded the molting scene of a long-legged spider (Amblypygi) , which appeared more than 300 million years ago, according to Sun.

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The molting process starts from the back, the spider hangs upside down and begins to separate from the old crust.

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After escaping from the old shell, the spider needs a few days to recover and wait for the new shell to become stronger.

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The face of a long leg spider is near the distance.When molting, the crust is white and very soft.This is the stage when spiders are very vulnerable to predatory attacks.

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The molting process usually lasts within an hour.

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Currently, 155 long-legged spiders have been discovered in the world.They stand out thanks to their 5 to 70cm long legs and more set to catch their prey.

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Despite the scary appearance, this spider is not dangerous to humans, often bought as a pet.

Update 16 December 2018
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