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Sea spiders can regrow their anuses, scientists discover
By Harry Baker published
In a new study, some juvenile sea spiders were able to regrow amputated body parts, which was previously assumed to be impossible in these marine arthropods.
Brown recluse bites caused two people's blood cells to self-destruct
By Rebecca Sohn published
Bites from brown recluse spiders can cause an autoimmune form of hemolytic anemia, in which red blood cells are destroyed by the immune system.
11 deadliest spiders
By Christina Hughes published
From the funnel web spider to the brown recluse, here are some of the deadliest spiders on Earth.
Brown recluse spiders: Facts, bites & symptoms
By Laura Geggel published
Reference Here's what to know about brown recluse spiders and how to avoid getting bitten by them.
The Invisible Sex Dance of Psychedelic Spiders
By Jeanna Bryner last updated
VIDEO: Don't miss this amazing look at the secret mating rituals of spiders that can see in the dark.
Rare Discovery: Hook-Legged Spider Found in Oregon Cave
By Douglas Main last updated
The spider has unique clawlike hooks on its legs.
Brown Recluse Spiders May Invade Northern U.S. as Planet Warms
By Wynne Parry last updated
Brown recluse spiders don't travel well, so a shift in their habitat could threaten extinction.
Jumping Spiders' Unique Vision Revealed
By Joseph Castro last updated
Jumping spiders gauge distances by compared a focused image with a defocused image.
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