Folding trapdoor spiders
Scientific name: Antrodiaetidae
Folding trapdoor spiders
Scientific name: Antrodiaetidae
Description
Antrodiaetidae are builders of complexity, creating burrows in the ground topped with a hinged silk door — a marvel of natural engineering. Named for their remarkable trapdoor constructions, these spiders challenge the stereotype of webs as the only architectural feat of spiders. This adaptation not only provides them with a means of capturing prey but also a unique method of camouflage and protection from predators.