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Scientists have long sought to understand why sea spiders keep some of their most important organs in their legs.
The Joro spider (Trichonephila clavata), an invasive species from East Asia, has been rapidly spreading across the eastern ...
Researchers sequenced the genome of a sea spider, revealing it lacks whole-genome duplication seen in related arachnids. This ...
Evolution hasn’t only gifted peacock spiders with spectacular markings – these nimble arachnids are also remarkable athletes.
Perhaps the most feared spider in North America, the black widow spider is famous for its potentially deadly bite. But how ...
Dihonov says the only way to truly deter spiders is to minimize the insect activity around your home. “No prey means no food ...
It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...
What happened next: Shortly after the woman arrived at the hospital, her symptoms intensified. Her eye continued to swell until it was almost entirely shut. Within 10 to 20 minutes of being admitted, ...
Summer is here, and so are the bugs. Every summer, insects and arachnids alike seem to come in swarms. Spending time outside ...
This previously unknown symbiotic relationship helps keep methane—a major greenhouse gas—trapped in the ocean.
In an unexpected twist, a non-venomous spider has been caught poisoning its victims by lacing its silk wrappings with vomited ...
Many fans may be quick to point out that Isaac already has a gig in the live-action MCU — playing Moon Knight, the avatar of ...