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  2. Zebra spider - Wikipedia

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    The zebra spider (Salticus scenicus) is a common jumping spider of the Northern Hemisphere.Their common name refers to their vivid black-and-white colouration, [1] whilst their scientific name derives from Salticus from the Latin for “jump”, and the Greek scenicus, translating to “theatrical” or “of a decorative place,” in reference to the flashy, zebra-like coloration of the species.

  3. Jumping spider - Wikipedia

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    As of 2019, this family contained over 600 described genera and over 6,000 described species, [1] making it the largest family of spiders – comprising 13% of spider species. [2] Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among arthropods and use it in courtship, hunting, and navigation. Although they normally move unobtrusively and fairly ...

  4. The 7 Types of Spider Webs and the Incredible Spiders That ...

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    Perhaps the most famous group of spiders that construct funnel-shaped webs is the Australian funnel-web spiders. There are 36 of them and some are dangerous as they produce a fast-acting and ...

  5. Salticus austinensis - Wikipedia

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    In other projects Wikimedia Commons; ... Salticus austinensis, the zebra spider, is a species of jumping spider.

  6. The 10 Most Common House Spiders to Look Out For, According ...

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    Hobo spider. What they look like: Hobo spiders are tannish-brown and the top of the spider may look mottled, with darker and lighter spots, Potzler says. They look pretty hairy and have spiny ...

  7. Spider behavior - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  8. Araneomorphae - Wikipedia

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    The Araneomorphae (also called the Labidognatha or "true spiders" [1]) are an infraorder of spiders. They are distinguishable by chelicerae (fangs) that point diagonally forward and cross in a pinching action, in contrast to the Mygalomorphae (tarantulas and their close kin), where they point straight down.

  9. Salticus - Wikipedia

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    Male Salticus spider resting his pedipalps on his chelicerae. Coloration is determined by various scales (modified setae) covering a brown or black integument.Narrow scales (or hairs) may be black or red/rust colored, while broad scales are either iridescent (often magenta or green) or opaque granular white or yellow.