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© Bernhard Jacobi, 2011.
Here you can clearly see the silk "lifeline" thread coming from the caterpillar's mouth.
Should the caterpillar fall, this safety thread will stop it from falling far.
© Vanessa and Chris Ryan, 2009 |
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Last updated: 29th October 2013