Spider
A small animal with eight legs that spins webs to catch insects.
What is it?
Spiders are arachnids, not insects. They have eight legs and two body parts. Many spiders spin webs from silk to catch food. The Black Widow is a type of spider that makes a messy web. Spiders are found everywhere on Earth except Antarctica.
Why it matters
Spiders eat many insects, helping control pests. They are important for ecosystems. Some spiders, like the Black Widow, have venom that can be dangerous, but most are harmless.
Where you've seen it
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