Xysticus cristatus, the common crab spider, is a European spider from the family Thomisidae.
Arthropods Daily – Issue No. 59: Common Crab Spider


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This is not intended to be a dry lexicon. Personal stories and sensitive articles form the framework for our pictures: „Explained as easy as pie — Why small creatures have big differences“
This article is about the evolutionary adaptation that has led to the impressive diversity of arthropods — including insects, crustaceans, and arachnids.

