Tube-dwelling spiders
Scientific name: Segestriidae
Tube-dwelling spiders
Scientific name: Segestriidae
Description
Members of the Segestriidae family create tubular retreats covered with silk, from where they launch sudden strikes on unsuspecting prey. Their distinct hunting strategy, unlike typical web-weaving spiders, demonstrates an intriguing example of evolutionary adaptation to confined spaces. Debunking the myths, these spiders do not pose a significant threat to humans, and their venom is largely ineffectual against human skin, making them fascinating yet misunderstood creatures of the arachnid world.
Species of Tube-dwelling spiders
Scientific Classification
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