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Citizen scientists have helped researchers uncover how parental care evolved in harvestmen, a group of spider like arachnids, by contributing observations through the popular nature platform iNaturalist.
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
"Arachnids, in particular, are really missing from conservation; most states don't even protect a single species. We need more data and protection for insects, but also arachnids," says Walsh.
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
