Tarantula spider fangs (family Theraphosidae) Science Image

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Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a tarantula spiderling (family Theraphosidae) performing a forward strike. The spider's fangs (orange) can be seen at the end of the chelicerae (centre). To the side of the chelicerae are leg-like palps and beside them are the spider's legs. Magnification: x15 at 10cm wide