Spiders
Spiders are the largest order of arachnids and are found world-wide on every continent, except Antarctica.
![]() cave whip spider Author: Ltshears |
![]() Pahoroides male Author: S.E. Thorpe |
As of 2008, approximately 40,000 spider species, and 109 families have been recorded
Spiders have the ability to spin webs. In most cases this is to capture flying insects. Some spiders are venomous.
![]() Jumping spider (Salticide) Copyleft Author: David_Mordegan Author: Ltshears |
![]() Sandalodes jumping spider Fir0002/flagstaffotos GNU Free Documentation License version 1.2 |




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