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An introduction to spiders

Spiders belong to an ancient group of animals called the Arachnida. Arachnids include scorpions, ticks and mites, harvestmen and false scorpions.
Spiders are everywhere

During their long history, spiders have evolved into thousands of different species and spread all over the world.
Spider survival

Some spiders have life spans of less than a year, while others may live for up to twenty years. However, spiders face many dangers that reduce their chances of reaching a ripe old age
Classifying spiders

There are many different kinds of spiders. By studying and classifying them, scientists learn about their diversity, biology, distribution patterns and evolutionary relationships.
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Spiders

Spiders are ancient animals with a history going back many millions of years. They have always been with us, an ancient source of fear and fascination. They are abundant and widespread and are natural controllers of insect populations. Wherever you live, you're always close to a spider.
Spiders in history

What do Mohammed, Yoritomo, David and Robert the Bruce have in common? Spiders changed their lives ... and they went on to change the course of history! Spiders have featured in the rituals, beliefs, art, entertainment and literature of people from all over the world, from ancient times.
Teardrop Spider Argiope protensa
Spiders in Vanuatu

Spiders play a significant role in the lives and beliefs of many cultures in northern Vanuatu.
Magnificent Spider

The Magnificent Spider, as one of the Bolas spider group, has evolved a highly sophisticated way of capturing prey using a single line of sticky silk to capture moths.
Redback Spider

Redback Spiders are found throughout Australia and are common in disturbed and urban areas.
Mouse Spider

Why 'mouse' spider? No good reason, but possibly the name was given for the large, supposedly 'mouse-like' burrows built by the big inland Red-headed mouse spider.
St Andrew's Cross Spider, juvenile
Crinoline Spider, Stiphidion facetum
Platform Spider, Corasoides australis