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单词 huntsman spider
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huntsman spider

noun

plural huntsman spiders
: any of a family (Sparassidae) of very large, typically gray or brown, hairy spiders that are found mainly in tropical regions, have eight eyes in two rows of four and legs extended sideways resembling those of a crab, and include one (Heteropoda venatoria) introduced into warmer parts of the U.S.
Many huntsman spiders have rather flattened bodies adapted for living in narrow spaces under loose bark or rock crevices. This is aided by their legs which, instead of bending vertically in relation to the body, have the joints twisted so that they spread out forwards and laterally in crab-like fashion. Charlotte Karp
The large and hairy huntsman spiders are, despite their appearance, not considered dangerous. They are venomous and can cause pain with their bites, but experts say they are reluctant to attack and would rather scamper away when feeling threatened. Matt Mathers

called also giant crab spider

Word History

First Known Use

1889, in the meaning defined above

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