Wandering spiders
Scientific name: Ctenidae
Wandering spiders
Scientific name: Ctenidae
Description
Members of the family Ctenidae are often misinterpreted due to their striking, fearsome appearance, leading many to unjustly label them as aggressive or dangerous. Commonly known as wandering spiders, these arachnids are notable for their speed and agility. One species within this family, the Brazilian wandering spider, has been deemed by some as the world’s most venomous spider, a claim that captures the imagination and stirs exaggeration around its danger to humans. Scientifically, while their venom can be potent, bites are extremely rare and they prefer to flee rather than attack, countering common fears with factual behavior.
Species of Wandering spiders
Scientific Classification
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