Superfamily Argiopoidea 



first and second pairs of legs are stretched directly forward, the 

 fourth pair, backward, and the shorter third legs embrace the 

 branch. 



When resting on its web the spider stands over the centre 

 with its legs in a somewhat similar position. 



The egg-sacs are attached to various objects and present a 

 very characteristic appearance due to their bearing projecting 



Fig. 422. WEB OF TETRAGNATHA 



tufts of silk, which, in some cases at least, contrast strongly in 

 colour with the body of the sac (Fig. 203, p. 212). 



The following descriptions are of adult individuals; in im- 

 mature ones the teeth on the upper margin of the furrow of the 

 chelicerae are similar in shape and are regularly spaced, and the 

 claw of the chelicerae is very short and stout. In the adults the 

 teeth, especially those near the apex of the chelicerae vary in form. 



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