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arachnid

[uh-rak-nid] / əˈræk nɪd /


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The small nocturnal arachnid has been nicknamed the ballista spider after the ancient Roman siege weapon that launched bolts and stones using stored tension.

From Science Daily Jun. 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

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

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 woman turned arachnid, all silent, stealthy arms.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Citizen scientists have helped researchers uncover how parental care evolved in harvestmen, a group of spider like arachnids, by contributing observations through the popular nature platform iNaturalist.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

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

"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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