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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 ]
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
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Diving bell spider From scientific name of a spider : This is a redirect from a scientific name of a spider (or group of spiders) to a vernacular ("common") name .
In 1988, Australian screenwriter Andrew Wright participated in a diving expedition to the Pannikin Plains cave system, which turned to disaster when flash floods collapsed the entrance to the caves.
The Japanese water spider spins four main kinds of silk: (1) silk used for the diving bell, (2) silk to anchor the diving bell to water plants, (3) silk for "walking" so as to get prey and mate, and (4) silk for the egg-cocoon. [5] The diving bell silk is "used for breathing," that is it serves to oxygenate the diving bell. [6]
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Diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica) Argyroneta Latreille, 1804. A. aquatica (Clerck, 1757) — Europe, Turkey, Caucasus, Russia (Europe to Far East), Iran ...