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Spitting Spider
| Zachary Rogers |
Abiquiu Elementary |
| 4th Grade |
Abiquiu, NM |
| Common Name: |
Spitting Spider |
| Class: |
Archinda |
| Order: |
Araneida |
| Genus & Species: |
Scytodidae thoracica |
| Physical Description: |
Male 4-6mm. Female 4-9mm. Pale yellow to
dark chesnut brown. |
| Range: |
Mostly southwestern states, some speices
in the east |
| Habitat: |
Unknown |
| Food: |
Small insects |
| Lifecycle: |
Simple life cycle |
| Winter Survival: |
As an egg |
| Lifespan: |
Unknown |
| Adaptations: |
Spraying a sticky substance |
| Sleep Cycle: |
Nocturnal |
| Niche: |
Predator & Prey |
| Role to Humans: |
Beneficial |
| Population: |
Common |
| Interesting Facts: |
These spiders spray a sticky secretion.
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| Sources: |
www.yahoo.com
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Expressive Drawing and Poem
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