A tiny web-building spider species belonging to the Linyphiidae family, characterized by its minute size and intricate web-spinning capabilities in terrestrial ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Primarily found in temperate forest floors, grasslands, moss-covered areas, and leaf litter in northern European regions, especially Scandinavia
Ecological Role
Critical component of microhabitat food webs, controlling insect populations and serving as prey for larger predators in ground-level ecosystems
Morphology
SKIN COATPale brown to light gray exoskeleton with subtle pattern variations
LIMBS WINGSEight slender legs with fine sensory hairs for detecting environmental stimuli
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in two rows, highly sensitive to vibrations and light changes
BODY STRUCTUREExtremely small, typically 1.5-2.5 mm in body length, with compact and delicate exoskeleton
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Rhithrogena22
