Arachnids

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What is a true spider?

If you are fascinated by spiders, you may have wondered what is a “true spider” and how it differs from other spiders, such as tarantulas. In this blog post, we will explore the meaning of this term and the characteristics that distinguish true spiders from other arachnids. True spiders are part of the suborder Araneomorphae,

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What is the difference between a tarantula and a spider?

If you are curious about the difference between a tarantula and a spider, you might be surprised to learn that all tarantulas are spiders, but not all spiders are tarantulas. Tarantulas belong to a specific family of spiders called Theraphosidae, which contains over 1000 species of large, hairy and often colorful arachnids. However, tarantulas differ

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What Do Tarantulas Eat?

Tarantulas primarily eat insects, but there are some species that prefer larger game prey, like mice, frogs, and small lizards. Tarantulas are known to be the world’s most massive spider species, and these hairy eight-legged creatures are both feared and beloved.  They tend to give many people the creeps, typically due to their size and

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