What is araneae?

Araneae is the scientific name for spiders. They are part of the arachnid family, which also includes ticks, mites, and scorpions. Spiders are found on every continent except for Antarctica and live in a wide variety of habitats, from deserts to forests to underwater. They are known for their ability to produce silk, which they use to spin webs for catching prey, lining their burrows, and even ballooning through the air. They have two main body parts, the cephalothorax (head and thorax combined) and the abdomen, and eight legs. Spiders are predators and feed on insects and other small animals. Some venomous species can be harmful to humans, while others are used in medicine and scientific research.