Hunting spiders of Borneo
Spiders that actively pursue prey without relying on webs - are classified into two main categories based on their anatomical features. They are NON-webs spiders.
1. Hunter Spiders with Three-Clawed Legs
These spiders possess three claws at the end of each leg, aiding in gripping surfaces during hunting. Families in this category include:
- Salticidae (Jumping Spiders 跳蛛)
- Scytodidae (Spitting Spiders 花皮蛛科)
- Hersiliidae (Two-Tailed Spiders 長疣蛛科)
- Zodariidae (Ground Spiders 擬平腹蛛科)
- Oxyopidae (Lynx Spiders 貓蛛科)
- Lycosidae (Wolf Spiders 狼蛛科)
- Pisauridae (Nursery Web Spiders 盜蛛科)
Key Traits:
- Possess three claws per leg, enhancing grip on various surfaces.
- Exhibit excellent vision, especially in jumping spiders, facilitating precise prey detection.
- Employ active hunting techniques, including stalking and pouncing.
Hunting Strategy:
- Utilize keen eyesight to locate and track prey.
- Approach targets stealthily before executing a rapid leap to capture them.
- Rely on agility and speed rather than webs for hunting.
2. Hunter Spiders with Two-Clawed Legs
These spiders have two claws per leg and are also active hunters. Families in this group include:
- Clubionidae (Sac Spiders with Short Legs 袋蛛科)
- Corinnidae (Sac Spiders with Long Legs 圓額蛛科)
- Gnaphosidae (Ground Spiders 平腹蛛科)
- Thomisidae (Crab Spiders 蟹蛛科)
- Ctenidae (Wandering Spiders 櫛足蛛科)
- Sparassidae (Huntsman Spiders 巨蟹蛛科)
- Theraphosidae (Hairy Mygalomorph Spiders 捕鳥蛛科)
Key Traits:
- Feature two claws per leg, suitable for gripping and maneuvering on various substrates.
- Often have strong front legs for grasping prey.
- May have less acute vision compared to three-clawed counterparts.
Hunting Strategy:
- Employ ambush tactics, remaining motionless and camouflaged until prey approaches.
- Some, like crab spiders, can change color to match their environment, enhancing stealth.
- Rely on sudden bursts of speed to seize unsuspecting prey.
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