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2. Austracantha - Wikipedia

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   Austracantha is a genus of spider with a single species, Austracantha minax, commonly known as the jewel spider or the Christmas spider. It is a member of the family Araneidae (the orb-weavers) and is endemic to Australia. They are relatively small spiders, reaching a maximum total body length of only around 12 mm (0.47 in) for females, and 5 ...

3. Araneus gemmoides - Wikipedia

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   Araneus gemmoides, commonly known as the jewel spider (a name shared with Austracantha minax) and cat-faced spider (a name shared with Araneus gemma), is a common, outdoor, orb-weaver spider found in Canada and the USA. [1] It is considered harmless and has a low-toxicity venom. [2] A. gemmoides is a useful natural predator for insects. [1] [3] [4]

4. Jewel spider - Wikipedia

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   Jewel spider is the common name of several different species of orb weaver spiders: Araneus gemmoides, the North American jewel spider; Austracantha minax, the Australian jewel spider; Gasteracantha cancriformis, sometimes known as the jewel box spider or jewel spider; Gasteracantha fornicata, the northern jewelled spider of Australia

5. Here's How Spider Christmas Ornaments Became a ... - AOL

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   The ancient holiday legend of the Christmas spider tells the story of a poor widow and her children. As the story goes, one day, a pinecone fell onto the floor of their hut and started growing ...

6. Spiny spider - Wikipedia

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   Spiny spider or spined spider is a common name for several species of spiders that exhibit spine-like projections on their body. It usually refers to: Austracantha minax, the Australian jewel spider or Christmas spider; Gasteracantha, the spiny orb-weavers; It may also refer to: Micrathena; Micrathena gracilis, the spined micrathena; Poecilopachys

7. List of common spider species of Australia - Wikipedia

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   Argiope protensa, Teardrop spider or longtailed orb-weaving spider Argiope trifasciata, Banded orb-weaving spider Austracantha minax, Christmas Jewel Spider Celaenia excavata, Bird-dropping spider Cyrtophora spp., Tent spiders Socca pustulosa, Garden orbweb spider Hortophora transmarina, Wheelweaving orbweaving spider

8. 20 details you probably missed in 'The Nightmare Before ...

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   "The Nightmare Before Christmas" has a cult following, but even the biggest fans may not have caught these background gems and fun references. 20 details you probably missed in 'The Nightmare ...

9. 32 types of saltwater fish for your aquarium - AOL

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   A crown jewel in any aquarium, with a price tag to match. Also known as Japanese pygmy angelfish; the scientific name centroypyge interruptus. Maximum length: 5.9 inches