The Tarsi in front extend almost horizontally from the upright bones of the leg, and spread apart widely on touching the ground; the hoofs are flattened and broad, with the extremities turned upwards; and the false hoofs behind descend till they make a clattering sound as the animal walks.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent
Facing her prisoner, the Spider contracts her abdomen slightly and touches the insect for a moment with the end of her spinnerets; then, with her front Tarsi, she sets her victim spinning.
"The Life of the Spider"
J. Henri Fabre
She tugs a bit, drags her Tarsi till she almost breaks the supporting threads.
"The Life of the Spider"
J. Henri Fabre