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Spiders
The characteristics, ecology, anatomy, and taxonomy of spiders.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| To which phylum do spiders belong? | Phylum Arthropoda |
| To which class do spiders belong? | Class Arachnida |
| Is the number of identified spider species closest to 20,000; 40,000; or 60,000? | 40,000 (There are presently about 42,000 identified spider species). |
| How many antennae do spiders have? | None |
| What Pennsylvania spider species is very venomous and should be treated with great respect? | Southern Black Widow (Latrodectus mactans). |
| This group of spiders have the best vision in the animal kingdom, making use of eight eyes. | Jumping spiders (Family Salticidae). |