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Spiders Flashcards

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What is the Great Fox-Spider?

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A critically endangered spider species found on sandy heathlands in southern England. Rediscovered in 2020 after being thought extinct.

Scientific name: Alopecosa fabrilis.

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Where is the Fen Raft Spider found?

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In specific wetlands in England and Wales.

Scientific name: Dolomedes plantarius. It is a large semi-aquatic spider protected under UK conservation laws.

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What distinguishes the Ladybird Spider?

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It has a bright red abdomen with black spots and is extremely rare, found only in a few locations in southern England.

Scientific name: Eresus sandaliatus.

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What is the habitat requirement for the Silky Gallows Spider?

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It depends on very specific environmental conditions and is found in some heathland areas of the UK.

Scientific name: Dipoena torva.

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True or False: Many spiders in Britain are also found elsewhere in Europe.

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True

The text highlights unique or localized species requiring specific habitats found only in Great Britain.

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What is the significance of conservation efforts for spider species in Great Britain?

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They are vital for preserving unique or rare species like the Great Fox-Spider and Ladybird Spider.

Conservation efforts help maintain biodiversity and protect species that may be at risk of extinction.

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What is the largest spider species in the world by size?

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Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi)

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What spider has the strongest silk relative to its size?

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Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini)

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What is the most venomous spider in the world?

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Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria species)

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What spider is known for its bright red abdomen with black spots?

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Ladybird spider (Eresus sandaliatus)

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Which spider species is famous for its golden silk?

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Golden orb-weaver (Nephila species)

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What is the common name for Latrodectus mactans?

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Black widow spider

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Which spider mimics ants to avoid predators?

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Ant-mimicking spider (Myrmarachne species)

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What spider is known for building trapdoors to ambush prey?

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Trapdoor spider (Ctenizidae family)

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What is the scientific name for the tarantula?

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Theraphosidae (family)

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16
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Which spider species was rediscovered in the UK in 2020 after being thought extinct?

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Great fox-spider (Alopecosa fabrilis)

17
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What spider is famous for its “peacock-like” display to attract mates?

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Peacock spider (Maratus species)

18
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Which spider is often found in bananas and has highly toxic venom?

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Brazilian wandering spider (Phoneutria)

19
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What spider is known for diving underwater to hunt?

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Diving bell spider (Argyroneta aquatica)

20
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Which spider is known for its unique “spitting” hunting technique?

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Spitting spider (Scytodidae family)

21
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What is the world’s smallest spider?

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Patu digua, found in Colombia

22
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Which spider’s bite can cause necrotic skin lesions in humans?

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Brown recluse spider (Loxosceles reclusa)

23
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What is the only spider species that primarily feeds on plant matter?

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Bagheera kiplingi

24
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Which spider species can glide through the air?

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Flattie spiders (Selenopidae family)

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What spider can mimic bird droppings for camouflage?

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Bird-dropping spider (Celaenia species)

26
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What spider uses its silk to create a “lasso” to catch prey?

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Bolas spider (Mastophora species)

27
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Which spider’s silk is used to build webs strong enough to catch bats?

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Golden orb-weaver (Nephila species)

28
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What spider has translucent skin that makes its internal organs visible?

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Glass spider (Hyalinobatrachium species)

29
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Which spider is endemic to Madagascar and creates massive webs across rivers?

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Darwin’s bark spider (Caerostris darwini)

30
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What spider species has iridescent blue legs?

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Cobalt blue tarantula (Cyriopagopus lividus)

31
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Which spider is known for its heart-shaped abdomen marking?

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Hawaiian happy-face spider (Theridion grallator)

32
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What spider species was sent to space to observe web-building in microgravity?

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Common orb-weaver (Araneus diadematus)

33
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Which spider spins webs shaped like a funnel?

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Funnel-web spider (Atrax robustus)

34
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What is the scientific name of the wolf spider?

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Lycosidae (family)

35
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Which spider uses reflective eyes to see in near-total darkness?

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Jumping spider (Salticidae family)

36
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What spider is known for its unusually long legs compared to its body?

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Daddy longlegs spider (Pholcus phalangioides)

Sam's Animals and Ecology (12 decks)

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