spiders

Type: Concept

As of November 2026, spiders has been mentioned in one podcast episode on SmartLess (Feb 2026). Mentioned alongside snakes and sharks as part of Australia's perceived dangers; briefly referenced with venomous spider types.

Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight limbs, chelicerae with fangs generally able to inject venom, and spinnerets that extrude silk. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all orders of organisms. Spiders are found worldwide on every continent except Antarctica, and have become established in nearly every land habitat. As of January 2026, 53,680 spider species in 139 families have been recorded by taxonomists. However, there has b