The basics
Are spiders bugs?
People say “bugs,” but spiders are arachnids — eight legs, no antennae, and bodies built differently from insects.
Bugs · Spiders
Spiders: Silk-Spinning Hunters
Webs, fangs, silk strength, and why spiders aren’t insects.
Bugs / Spiders
Spiders — what curious minds want to know
Eight legs, silk webs, and expert bug hunters.
8 legs
Not insects
Silk
Web material
Hunters
Mostly eat bugs
Arachnids
Animal group
Silk
How strong is spider silk?
For its thickness, silk is incredibly tough — perfect for webs, drop-lines, and wrapping prey.
Spiders FAQ
Most spiders avoid people. A few species can jump — still usually not interested in you.
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