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|'''Genus:''' | |'''Genus:''' | ||
|Arachnobotia | |''Arachnobotia'' | ||
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|'''Species:''' | |'''Species:''' | ||
|A. | |''A. mimicus'' | ||
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]]''"It's probably about as afraid of you as you're afraid of it. At least that's what it's hoping for." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna'' | ]]''"It's probably about as afraid of you as you're afraid of it. At least that's what it's hoping for." - Celyddon Rosser, author of Enchanted Fauna'' | ||
The Herbantula (Arachnobotia mimicus) is a fascinating creature that, at first glance, appears to be a large and intimidating spider. However, this resemblance is merely a clever form of protective mimicry, as the Herbantula is, in fact, more closely related to harvestmen, and entirely harmless. | The Herbantula (''Arachnobotia mimicus'') is a fascinating creature that, at first glance, appears to be a large and intimidating spider. However, this resemblance is merely a clever form of protective mimicry, as the Herbantula is, in fact, more closely related to harvestmen, and entirely harmless. | ||
=== Physical Description === | === Physical Description === | ||