Spiders and other Arachnids

Spiders - Order Araneae
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    Harvestman (order Opiliones) from Monteverde, Costa Rica. While they appear spider-like, these arachnids occupy their own order thanks to the distinguishing characteristics of broadly fused body segments and a lack of venom and silk glands.
    Wall crab spider, or "Flattie" (Selenopidae: probably Selenops sp.), from Monteverde, Costa Rica. These spiders were quite abundant, particularly indoors where they took advantage of their low profile to hide under picture frames and posters. I love the subtle mossy coloration on this one.
    Wandering spider, Ctenidae, from Monteverde, Costa Rica.