Eurasian grass spiders
Scientific name: Agelena
Eurasian grass spiders
Scientific name: Agelena
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Description
Agelena constructs one of nature's most intriguing structures, the sheet web, which is deceptively simple yet remarkably effective for catching prey. Many assume these webs are haphazardly made, but each is an engineering marvel, optimized for the ecological niche of the Agelena. These webs also display a fascinating 'funnel' where the spider lurks, poised to strike unsuspecting prey. Despite their fierce approach to trapping, Agelena are non-aggressive towards humans.
Species of Eurasian grass spiders
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