A large, sexually dimorphic orb-weaving spider species native to Australia and surrounding regions, characterized by its impressive golden silk web construction and distinctive body morphology.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Woodland edges, forest margins, gardens, and shrubland areas in temperate and subtropical Australian ecosystems, typically found in regions with moderate vegetation density
Ecological Role
Critical pollinator ecosystem participant, controlling insect populations, serving as prey and predator in complex food webs, and contributing to biodiversity through intricate web-spinning behaviors
Morphology
SKIN COATExoskeleton with intricate color patterns, predominantly yellow-brown with dark markings
LIMBS WINGSEight legs with specialized joints for web navigation, capable of precise movement and silk manipulation
HEAD SENSORYEight eyes arranged in two rows, advanced visual perception and prey detection capabilities
BODY STRUCTURELarge spider with elongated abdomen, females significantly larger than males, body length ranges 20-45 mm
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Balachander Palaniappa
