Tree trunk spiders
Scientific name: Hersiliidae
Tree trunk spiders
Scientific name: Hersiliidae
Description
Among the intriguing members of the arachnid world is the Hersiliidae family, more colloquially known as the two-tailed spiders. A unique adaptation sets these spiders apart — they possess remarkably long spinnerets, which they use with finesse to launch a fine web over their prey, a method akin to casting a net. This strategic adaptation disputes the common perception that spiders passively wait for their prey to stumble into webs. Instead, members of the Hersiliidae family actively engage in hunting, demonstrating an unexpected dynamism in their behavior — a characteristic that is often overlooked due to their secretive and stealthy nature.
Species of Tree trunk spiders
Scientific Classification
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