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Araneus

Araneus

9.9
A group of spiders that make round webs, including common garden and barn spiders
  • noun
  • /əˈreɪniəs/
  • Specialized
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  • The Araneus genus includes many of the common orb-weaving spiders found in gardens.

Examples

  • The distinctive web of an Araneus spider can be seen in many backyards during autumn.

  • Scientists recently discovered a new species within the Araneus genus.

  • The Araneus spider is often found in gardens.

  • Did you know that Araneus species can produce different colored webs?

  • The Araneus genus includes many familiar spiders, such as those commonly found in gardens.

  • While walking through the meadow, we spotted an Araneus spinning its intricate web between the plants.

  • In our backyard, a large Araneus was busy catching insects in its web.

Synonyms

genus Aranea
vsAraneus
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of spiders that make round webs, including garden and barn spiders

is the standard scientific name form rather than the alternative spelling

Compounds

Araneus cavaticus
  • Specialized
9.9

An orange and tan spider with dark banded legs that spins a round web in barns

Sorex araneus
  • UK
9.9

A small brown mammal with a long pointed nose that eats insects and lives in Europe and northern Asia

Surface Forms

Araneus singular
Araneus plural

Etymology

Araneus comes from the Latin word aranea, which means 'spider'. It shares the same root as arachnid, so you can remember Araneus as the name for a group of web-making spiders.