Often confused as insects (despite having no antennae) spiders, though they are also members of the Arthropod phylum, belong to the largest order of Arachnids. In fact, as of 2008, a massive 43,678 spider species have been recorded (that’s a lot of legs!!!!). As you know, each spider has eight legs, and if you look close enough you’ll notice that their mouthparts are primed with tiny fangs. Bizarrely enough I suffer from Arachnophobia, but even I have to admit that this diverse group of creatures are absolutely fascinating and I do hope you will join me for next 12 weeks as I test your spidey senses.Have fun,ClaireMYSTERY SPIDER QUIZ #2Clue: April in Paris.
Both the dog and I are not spider lovers so MrT has to get a glass and bit of paper and pop these whoppers safely outside.
Blimey that was a tough one! Lol!
My trouble with the glass technique is that the glass isn't long enough for me to remain 6 feet away!!! Lol!
A friend of mine posted a shot on Flickr which nearly made me fall off my chair!!!! AND it's in the UK!!!! www.flickr.com/.../9466081660
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My goodness, what are you trying to do me MarJus! I think I need a lie down now and I was doing so well!
We actually cultivated a normal garden spider on our back door some while ago - quite fascinating....
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I won't put the image up - it's having lunch!
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I braved it and clicked on the link. Fascinating looking beastie, but I think the fly may have thought different.
Have been following but not taking part in your quizzes,MrsT.Much too hard for me! Couldnt resist one that included House Spiders.Best time of year for them right now I`d say.Have been trying to cure great-nephew`s fear by a bit of confrontation/reward therapy.Would you take part in the trial if it was a £50 note?
p.s Please Santa, may I have a Sea Spider for Christmas. :-)
Its when they scurry about that it unsettles me, I've now gotten to the stage if they just sit still, I'm ok. I try to focus on the markings and patterns on their bodies, rather than the length of their legs. You don't get much spidey change from a 50p these days.
edgebander said:p.s Please Santa, may I have a Sea Spider for Christmas.
Mrs Claus says you don't have to wait 'til Xmas as you've been so good to the Swifts & Hirundines in general...
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Will these do to be going on with???
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PS - forgot to say to Mrs T - don't look!!!
They are really odd looking ones Wendy and not at all scary, well ok a little bit ;)