Synema viridans

(Banks, 1896)

Synema viridans is a of crab in the Thomisidae, found in the United States. As a member of this family, it exhibits the characteristic crab-like posture with legs adapted for sideways movement. The Synema includes species known for their ambush strategy on flowers and vegetation.

Synema viridans by (c) Robert Benson, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Robert Benson. Used under a CC-BY license.Crab Spider - Synema viridans, Everglades National Park, Homestead, Florida by Judy Gallagher. Used under a CC BY 2.0 license.

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How to pronounce Synema viridans: /sɪˈnɛmə vɪˈraɪdænz/

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United States

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