Woodlouse hunters
Scientific name: Dysderidae
Woodlouse hunters
Scientific name: Dysderidae
Description
Members of the Dysderidae family, are fascinating yet misunderstood creatures. Contrary to the unnerving image their name might suggest, these spiders are not aggressive to humans and focus their diet primarily on woodlice, which they subdue with their specialized fangs. These spiders possess a unique ability to inject venom that specifically targets their crustacean prey, a remarkable specialization that showcases evolution’s ingenuity. The name 'woodlouse hunter' aptly reflects their preferred prey and not a tendency to be a threat to larger creatures, dispelling some common fears associated with them.
Scientific Classification
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