A web-spinning spider species belonging to the Araneidae family, characterized by intricate web design and distinctive coloration patterns
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Temperate and subtropical regions, typically found in woodland edges, gardens, and shrubland areas with moderate vegetation density
Ecological Role
Plays crucial role in insect population control, serving as a natural predator in ecosystem food webs and contributing to biological pest management
Morphology
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SKIN COAT
Mottled brown and gray exoskeleton with intricate arabesque-like patterns providing camouflage
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LIMBS WINGS
Eight legs with fine sensory hairs, adapted for web construction and prey capture
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HEAD SENSORY
Eight eyes arranged in two recurved rows, providing wide-angle visual perception for prey detection
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BODY STRUCTURE
Small to medium-sized spider, typically 8-15 mm in body length, with rounded abdomen and compact body plan
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: James Henry Emerton (1847 – 1931)
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