Jumping Spiders
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Context
- A team of researchers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu have discovered two new species of jumping spiders that belong to the genus Afraflacilla.
About Jumping Spiders
- Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae.
- It is the largest family of spiders at 13% of all species.
- Jumping spiders have some of the best vision among arthropods and use it in courtship, hunting, and navigation.
- The body length of jumping spiders generally ranges from 1 to 25 mm.
- All jumping spiders have four pairs of eyes, with the anterior median pair being particularly large.
- Tropical forests harbor the most species, but they are also found in temperate forests, scrublands, deserts, intertidal zones, and mountainous regions.
- Although jumping spiders are generally carnivorous, many species have been known to include nectar in their diets.
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PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements: 1. The jumping spider is the largest family of spiders. 2. Jumping spiders are herbivorous. 3. All jumping spiders have four pairs of eyes. How many of the above statements is/are correct? A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) All 3 D) None Answer: B) Only 2 Statement 2 is incorrect. |
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