A large web-spinning spider species belonging to the genus Nephila, characterized by its impressive golden-colored silk web and substantial body size
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical forests across Southeast Asia, including regions of India, China, Indonesia, and the Philippines, typically found in forest edges, understory vegetation, and woodland clearings
Ecological Role
Critical predator in forest ecosystems, controlling insect populations; produces extraordinarily strong and elastic silk used in scientific biomaterial research
Morphology
SKIN COATTypically golden-brown to dark brown coloration with intricate pattern variations; chitinous exoskeleton with protective cuticle layer
LIMBS WINGSEight long, slender legs with specialized tarsal segments for web manipulation and prey capture; strong, articulated leg joints
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in two rows, providing excellent spatial and movement detection; sophisticated sensory hairs for environmental perception
BODY STRUCTURELarge spider with females reaching body lengths of 25-40 mm, males significantly smaller at 5-8 mm; robust exoskeleton with distinct coloration
