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Spined Micrathena
Micrathena gracilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Arthropoda ›Class: Arachnida ›Order: Araneae ›Family: Araneidae ›Genus: Micrathena
About
Micrathena gracilis is a spider in the family Araneidae (orb-weavers), commonly known as the spined micrathena. This spider spins a moderately large (can be 30 cm (11.81 in) or more across), very tightly coiled web, often in wooded or brushy areas. It is completely harmless to humans.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spined Micrathena is Micrathena gracilis.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the phylum Arthropoda.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the class Arachnida.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the order Araneae.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the family Araneidae.
- Spined Micrathena belongs to the genus Micrathena.