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Article: Common spiders of New York.
- Article from:
- New York State Conservationist
- Article date:
- June 1, 2007
- Author:
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Spiders evoke a combination of curiosity and horror in people of all ages. Spiders' seeming ability to appear suddenly out of nowhere on their fine silk lines can startle anyone. But their frightening reputation is largely undeserved. Spiders are fascinating creatures! The webs of many species are intricate architectural wonders. They are superb predators that capture more prey than all other terrestrial predators combined. Spiders can be masters of stealth--blending into their surroundings or hiding so well that they are often overlooked.
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