Spiders are common creatures that can be found in homes, the wild, and various environments. Many people don't know much about spiders, such as whether they are insects. Let's learn more about them below.
Are spiders insects?
Spiders are not insects. They belong to the class Arachnida in the phylum Arthropoda, and are taxonomically related to insects within a large family. Insects are characterized by a three-part body: head, thorax, and abdomen, two pairs of wings, and six legs. Spiders, however, have only two parts: the head and thorax are combined into one part, and the abdomen is the other. They lack antennae and wings and have four pairs of legs. By insect standards, spiders clearly cannot be considered insects.
Common spider species
1. Tarantula
Its body is oval-shaped, usually quite large, and highly venomous, capable of biting or even killing humans.
2. Spider
Its body is dark brown or black, it can walk on water, and its feet are covered in hair.
3. Web spider
Its body is dark brown, and it can weave large webs, usually in corners, windows, and door frames.
4. Golden Spider
Its body is dark yellow or golden, and it can weave beautiful golden nets, usually on leaves.
5. Garden Spider
Its body is dark brown or black, and it can weave large webs, usually in gardens or flower beds.
6. Jumping spider
Its main characteristic is that it doesn't weave webs; it moves by jumping, hence its name. Jumping spiders are non-venomous and don't build webs, so they pose no threat to humans.
7. Giant Crab Spider
Also known as the love spider, it likes to eat flies and mosquitoes, so it can be said to be very friendly to humans.
8. Large-bellied spider
It is usually active at night and rarely seen during the day. But if you do see it at night, there's no need to be afraid; it will just avoid people.
