spiders Flashcards
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a large family of predatory spiders found worldwide. They are agile hunters known for their active hunting behavior, as opposed to web-building.
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Wolf Spider (Lycosidae)
Etymology: The common name “wolf spider” likely refers to their aggressive hunting style and resemblance to wolves in the way they actively stalk and chase their prey.
Wolf - Old English ‘wulf’ meaning carnivorous canine
Scientific Name and Etymology:
Family: Lycosidae
Lyco (Greek) - meaning “wolf”
Scientific Classification:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae (Spiders)
Family: Lycosidae (Wolf spiders)
Over 2,000 known species belonging to various genera within the Lycosidae family.
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