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arachnid

[uh-rak-nid] / əˈræk nɪd /


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The arachnid hormones in his body are surging, causing his pupils to turn black and his temper to explode.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

"It's the most emotional Spider-Man movie we've ever made, and in some ways, the most grown up," said Holland, who plays the arachnid superhero.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

A map of the routes with arrows arching across the country gave the operation its arachnid moniker.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 10, 2025

The team that found the tiny orange-legged arachnid has informally named it the white-knuckled wolf spider.

From BBC Oct. 30, 2025

The woman turned arachnid, all silent, stealthy arms.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

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

"We simply have no idea how they are doing. Almost nothing is known about the conservation needs of most insects and arachnids in North America."

From Science Daily Mar. 14, 2026

"Insects and arachnids are fundamental for human society," says Laura Figueroa, assistant professor of environmental conservation at UMass Amherst and the study's senior author.

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




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