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Theraphosidae

Theraphosidae

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Large hairy spiders that live in warm countries, often called tarantulas
  • noun
  • /θɛrəˈfɔsɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: terafósidos
  • Researchers study Theraphosidae to better understand spider venom and its medical applications.

Examples

  • The Theraphosidae family includes some of the world's largest known spiders.

  • Many species of Theraphosidae are kept as exotic pets due to their impressive size and appearance.

  • The Theraphosidae family includes many species of tarantulas.

  • Some Theraphosids can grow to be quite large.

  • The Theraphosidae family includes many species of tarantulas that are native to tropical regions.

  • Tarantulas, which belong to the Theraphosidae family, are known for their large size and hairy bodies.

  • Many people are fascinated by the diverse colors and sizes of spiders in the Theraphosidae family.

Surface Forms

Theraphosidae singular
Theraphosids plural

Etymology

Theraphosidae comes from the name Theraphosa for very large tarantulas and the scientific ending -idae meaning 'family'. So, Theraphosidae simply means the 'family' of tarantulas, which is why it names large, often hairy tropical spiders.