Insects and arthropods are some of the most diverse creatures on the planet and have developed a number of clever techniques for hunting and survival. From butterflies that have evolved mimicry patterns to avoid detection to the blister beetle that literally shoots poison at its enemies, insects and arthropods are […]
Everyone probably remembers going into their closet or the pantry and finding one of these long-legged spiders. The creepy crawly daddy long leg spider has captured the fears of people around the globe due to its frightening appearance and long, spindly legs.Despite rumors to the contrary, the daddy longleg spider […]
Is society’s fear of spiders rational? Our popular belief is that spiders are dangerous; studies show that there are many misconceptions about spiders, such as how 72 percent of elementary school-aged children in a study wrongly believed that a tarantula bite could be fatal. Spiders also cause anxiety to many, […]