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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Spiders are arachnids that belong to the order Araneae. They have eight legs and usually possess venom glands that allow them to paralyze or kill their prey.
Related terms
Arachnophobia: It is an extreme fear or phobia of spiders.