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The diving bell spider or water spider (Argyroneta aquatica) is the only species of spider known to live almost entirely under water. It is the only member of the genus Argyroneta . [ 6 ] When out of the water, the spider ranges in colour from mid to dark brown, although the hairs on the abdomen give it a dark grey, velvet -like appearance. [ 7 ]
A diving bell is a rigid chamber used to transport divers from the surface to depth and back in open water, usually for the purpose of performing underwater work. The most common types are the open-bottomed wet bell and the closed bell, which can maintain an internal pressure greater than the external ambient. [1]
The diving bell spider or water spider Argyroneta aquatica was previously included in this family, but is now in the family Dictynidae. [2] [3] Genera
Spider behavior refers to the range of behaviors and activities performed by spiders. Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom . They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms [ 1 ] which is reflected in their ...
Diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) Argyroneta Latreille, 1804. A. aquatica (Clerck, 1757) — Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Europe to Far East), Iran ...
Freshwater neuston, organisms living at lake or pond surfaces or slow moving parts of rivers and streams, include beetles (see whirligig beetle), protozoans, bacteria and spiders (see fishing spider and diving bell spider).
Rank Page title Views Daily average Assessment Importance 1 Huntsman spider: 65,969: 2,198 B: High: 2 Spider: 60,860: 2,028 GA: Top: 3 Brown recluse spider: 52,403
6 Argyronetidae vs. Cybinidae - either way, the Water or Diving Bell spider's family is not in this list!