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Leiobunum rotundum (Close up) This image is at 4:1 magnification, you can clearly see the pair of median eye on the carapace. Interestingly enough it seems the ancestor&#039;s of the harvestman actually had two sets of eyes. The pair of median eyes on the carapace and a set of lateral eyes on its side.<br /> <br /> Anatomy<br /> <a href="http://lanwebs.lander.edu/faculty/rsfox/invertebrates/leiobunum.html" rel="nofollow">http://lanwebs.lander.edu/faculty/rsfox/invertebrates/leiobunum.html</a><br /> <br /> Ancient Harvestman:<br /> <a href="http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/04/14/3984928.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/04/14/3984928.htm</a> Geotagged,Leiobunum rotundum,United Kingdom Click/tap to enlarge

Leiobunum rotundum (Close up)

This image is at 4:1 magnification, you can clearly see the pair of median eye on the carapace. Interestingly enough it seems the ancestor's of the harvestman actually had two sets of eyes. The pair of median eyes on the carapace and a set of lateral eyes on its side.

Anatomy
http://lanwebs.lander.edu/faculty/rsfox/invertebrates/leiobunum.html

Ancient Harvestman:
http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2014/04/14/3984928.htm

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  1. View Jivko Nakev's profile
    Jivko Nakev
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    Great photo Darryl! Thank you for sharing the related articles you have found in the net. They are really quite interesting! Posted 11 years ago
  2. View Darryl Lane's profile
    Darryl Lane
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    Not a problem Jivko, If i learn something new it makes sense to add what I can to the posts, so other can learn to :)
     Posted 11 years ago

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The Leiobunum rotundum

''Leiobunum rotundum'' is a species of harvestman. It is found in the western Old World.

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Similar species: Harvestmen
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Uploaded Jul 25, 2014. Captured Jul 25, 2014 14:03 in Densole, adj Reinden Wood, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent CT18, UK.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/11.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 65mm
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