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Cat-faced (jewel) spider waiting in the center of its web.

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[–] whyNotSquirrel@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

is it the name of this species? did the person choosing it ever seen a cat?

[–] pizzazzip@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

If you look at it straight-on from its back, it has 'ears' like a cat. Its body is shaped like a cat's head. From this angle, you only see one 'ear' from the side. I didn't want to disturb it; hence, the side view.

[–] DaMonsterKnees@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

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