World of Arachnids

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All the pages are located within the pictures on both sides of the page. The right side has the images of a specific arachnids' Family or Order, The left side has the information of Anatomy and Physiology of Arachnids, Bites and Stings, and Arachnids Useful External Links.
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TAXONOMY

Phylum Arthropoda
Subphylum Chelicerata
Class Arachnida (spider-like, 8 legs)
Superorder Parasitiformes (ticks)
   Superorder Acariformes (mites)
  Order Scorpionida
Family Scorpionidae large claws scorpions
Family Buthidae Bark scorpions, fat-tailed scorpions
Family Chactidae
Family Diplocentridae
Family Iuridae
Family Superstitioniidae
Family Vaejovidae
  Order Pseudoscorpions
  Order Opiliones (Harvestmen)
    Order Solifugae (Camel spider)
Order Amblypygi (Whip spiders)
Order Uropygi (Whip scorpions/ vinegaroons)
Order Schizomida (Short-tailed whip scorpions)
Order Palpigradi (Micro whip scorpions)
  Order Araneae Spiders
Family Theraphosidae Tarantula
Family Ctenizidae Trapdoor Spiders
Family Dipluridae Funnel web Tarantulas
Family Araneidae Orb Weavers
   Family Theridiidae Cob Web Spiders, Black Widow
   Family Pholcidae  Cellar Spiders
   Family Linyphiidae Cup and Doily Spiders
Family Tetragnathidae Long-jawed Spiders
   Family Sicariidae Recluse Spiders
   Family Lycosidae Wolf Spiders
Family Oxiopidae Lynx Spiders
Family Thomisidae Crab Spiders
   Family Salticidae Jumping Spiders

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SO-FAR-COLLECTED SPECIES

Family Areaneidae
Aranea diadematus

Family Oxiopidae
Peucetia viridans

Family Pholcidae
Pholcus phalangioides

Family Tetragnathidae
Leucauge venusta

Family Theraphosidae
Grammostola rosea

Family Theridiidae
Steatoda grossa
Achaearanea tepidariorum
Latrodectus hesperus
Latrodectus mactans

Family Salticidae
Phidippus californicus
Platycryptus undatus