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  2. Diving bell spider - Wikipedia

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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 ]

  3. Japanese water spider - Wikipedia

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    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]

  4. 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 ...

  5. These spiders use fuzzy built-in scuba suits to hide underwater

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    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.

  6. Spider anatomy - Wikipedia

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    Spiders also have several adaptations that distinguish them from other arachnids. All spiders are capable of producing silk of various types, which many species use to build webs to ensnare prey. Most spiders possess venom, which is injected into prey (or defensively, when the spider feels threatened) through the fangs of the chelicerae. Male ...

  7. Cybaeidae - Wikipedia

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    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

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

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    “The hobo spider can inflict a painful bite that results in localized red swelling and some pain, but no necrotic lesion,” Potzler says. Usually, symptoms will get better within 24 hours with ...

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