Acantholycosa
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Acantholycosa is a genus of wolf spider
s. Members of this genus can be distinguished from closely related genera by the presence of more than three pairs of ventral tibial
spines on each front leg.
Wolf spider
Wolf spiders are members of the family Lycosidae, from the Ancient Greek word "" meaning "wolf". They are robust and agile hunters with good eyesight. They live mostly solitary lives and hunt alone. Some are opportunistic hunters pouncing upon prey as they find it or even chasing it over short...
s. Members of this genus can be distinguished from closely related genera by the presence of more than three pairs of ventral tibial
Arthropod leg
The arthropod leg is a form of jointed appendage of arthropods, usually used for walking. Many of the terms used for arthropod leg segments are of Latin origin, and may be confused with terms for bones: coxa , trochanter , femur, tibia, tarsus, ischium, metatarsus, carpus, dactylus ,...
spines on each front leg.