Nature Example
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Spider
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An eight-legged arachnid that produces silk.
How to identify:
Look for an animal with two main body parts and eight legs (insects have three body parts and six legs).
💡 Fun Facts
- Not all spiders build webs to catch food; some, like the wolf spider, are speedy hunters that chase down their prey.
- Spiders are found on every continent in the world except for Antarctica.
- They play a vital role in controlling insect populations.