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Meet the Real Spider-Man: A Rare Spider With a Human Face

Mar 12, 2011 – 8:07 AM
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Lee Speigel

Lee Speigel Contributor

Afraid of spiders? Maybe you'd be less squeamish about them if they looked more human -- like this "Spider-Man" living on the RSPB nature reserve in Wareham, Dorset, England.

The rare spider, known as a lichen crab spider, has what appears to be a human face on its back, reports metro.co.uk.

Only 41 of the tiny eight-legged creatures have been seen in the U.K. since 1890. It's name derives from the fact that it's found on trees that are covered with lichen, which its body resembles, allowing it to blend in with its surroundings.

"It is something of a rarity. If this were a bird, the queues would be stretching 'round the car park. But it's not," said Mark Singleton of the nature reserve. "It's a spider with a slightly amusing abdomen."

Despite its human-like appearance, this arachnid actually prefers ants to people.

Read more at metro.co.uk.

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