Spiders don’t have internal bones – instead, they have a strong exoskeleton made of chitin, which acts as a protective measure for spiders, that replaces bones. Spiders belong to a group of invertebrates called arthropods. One of the typical features of this group of animals that all the members share is the fact that they …
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The spider is not a bug nor an insect – spiders are arachnids, as they have a distinct body structure without wings. They belong to the same group of animals as ticks and scorpions. Bugs and insects are known for having three main body parts: the head, the body and the legs with wings, and …
Yes, spiders poop. Their poop is similar to bird poo in its consistency – it is soft and liquid thanks to their malpighian tubules, which transform their food into waste and spiders excrete it regularly. Instead of producing urine and poop separately, spiders have malpighian tubules that have the same function as kidneys have for …
The best way to handle any spiders is to leave it to the professionals. They may recommend that you leave the spider alone, as wolf spiders generally do more good than harm in an ecosystem and are unlikely to attack humans. The below information is general and hypothetical information. To kill spiders with babies on …
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A spider will sit in the middle of its web because it is the spot where they can get to any other spot in the web as fast as possible. They can also get a good sense of where the prey has been caught from the center of the web. However, not all spiders do …
No, spiders cannot understand humans speech or activities. They do, however, sense danger when they see humans near them. So while they might not be listening to you, they will certainly identify you as a threat. We generally think spiders only think in terms of ‘fight’ or ‘flight’. However, there is one recorded instance where …
