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Longjawed Orbweaver (Family Tetragnathidae)

Tetragnatha is a genus of spiders containing hundreds of species. They are found all over the world, although most occur in the tropics and subtropics. They are commonly called stretch spiders, referring to their elongated body form. When disturbed, they will stretch their front legs forward and the others in the other direction, thus being able to hide on blades of grass or similar elongated substrates. They are able to run over water.

One of the biggest and most common species is T. extensa, which has a holarctic distribution. It can be found near lakes, river banks or swamps. In the stratum of reed, tall grass or minor trees and shrubs those habitats are sometimes literally ruled by thousands of individuals of the stretch spiders who build their radial nets with sticky silk.

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*stargate4ever23 Feb 19, 2009  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
:O
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~PhotographShark Dec 24, 2008
My teacher had one of these on our test, but alot of people thought it was some sort of pelican spider! ^^; *if one does exist*
He looks like he's having a nice long stretch! xD
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~Cristian-M Dec 26, 2008
Thanks! I've never heard of pelican spiders, and now I looked them up and they are so bizarre...
I had no idea that spiders can have a neck! :)
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~PhotographShark Dec 26, 2008
Oh no, it's just what the other students nicknamed it! xD
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Mood: Obsessed !Xb25 Dec 23, 2008
I like the chew up leaf the spider on. Beautiful spider. The color is amazing and the the spider's eyes are just expressive. I really like this picture!!
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*Tazzy- Dec 23, 2008  Professional Photographer
Nice shot Christian. We have one up here that is a little more green. Interesting spider with such long legs!
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*HouseofChabrier Dec 23, 2008
I have never seen one of these to my knowledge, and they are quite interesting with strange habits. I'm always happy that you include info so we can learn and enjoy at the same time.
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*rdalpes Dec 23, 2008
trop étrange animal :)
merci pour le partage :D
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~Cristian-M Dec 23, 2008
J'aime les animaux étranges... :)
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*rdalpes Dec 23, 2008
bonne idée ;)
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