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.
Think you're quite safe Mrs T ....unless you do deep sea diving, in which case, WATCH OUT it's behind you lol !!
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I'll tell you what scares me most about these massive spiders - it's the thought that I might hurt them when I'm catching them to put outside, otherwise I think they're beautiful beasts. :)
Annie
Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.
Einstein