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More than 6900 species of harvestmen have been identified, making them one of the most diverse groups of arachnids.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 12, 2026
Researchers believe the nocturnal predator developed the unique hunting method to make meals of aggressive ants which are notoriously dangerous - and unusual - prey for arachnids.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
As global biodiversity declines, including what some researchers describe as an "insect apocalypse," two ecologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst set out to examine how insects and arachnids are doing in the United States.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
Golden orb-web spiders are native to southern and east Africa, with the arachnids at Newrotex coming from Madagascar.
From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026
“I can speak to arachnids, including their king, Anansi, of course,” she said with pride.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
