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Spiders of Zihuatanejo

ORDER ARANEAE

Mexigonus Jumping Spiders

Genus Mexigonus​

Jumping spiders forage for their prey in the daytime. They approach prey slowly and, when a short distance away, make a sudden leap onto the unfortunate animal. They are good jumpers and can leap at least 10 times their own body length.

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