How Well Do You Know Your Spider Species?

Think you know a lot about those eight-legged, web-spinning arachnids? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of spiders.

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On Aug 13, 2015
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How many types of spiders are found in North America?

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Which of the following is not an actual spider species?

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Which spider species is often referred to as ‘daddy long-legs’?

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True or false. All spiders spin webs.

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What spider is pictured here?

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Which type of spider is known for the red hourglass shape on its abdomen?

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True or false. Spiders are nearsighted.

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Jumping spiders can jump up to how many times their own length?

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What spider is pictured here?

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Which type of spider often infests cedar shake roofs?

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True or false. All spiders have eight eyes.

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What spider is pictured here?

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Unlike most spiders, which of the following species is active during the day and seems to prefer sunshine?

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Which spider is poisonous when ingested during the first 18 days of its life?

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True or false. All spiders spin silk.

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The largest spider in the world can be found on what continent?

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What is its name?

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What is the fear of spiders called?

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True or false. All spiders are dangerous.

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