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arachnid

[uh-rak-nid] / əˈræk nɪd /


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The latest installment of the Marvel’s arachnid superhero saga sees Tom Holland return as the central character alongside Zendaya, Sadie Sink, Mark Ruffalo, Jacob Batalon and Jon Bernthal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 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

Emma loves all things arachnid, and goes under various nicknames - spider girl, spider mama, even "weirdo", as her daughter calls her.

From BBC May 16, 2025

The introspective project is “a turbulent journey, tangled in self-destructive choices and relationships,” which mirrors the life cycle of the arachnid.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 13, 2024

Just because you’ve called something a spider once doesn’t mean that the next time you have to call it an arachnid or a predaceous eight-legged creepy-crawly.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

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

Their findings, recently published in PNAS, highlight an urgent need to better study, protect and appreciate insects and arachnids, which form a critical foundation for planetary health.

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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