Most spiders have eight eyes. Some species have less, but they always have an even number! Despite having so many eyes, the majority of spiders still can’t see very well and rely on their sense of touch and smell to navigate around their environment.
Spider Facts
Insects have large compound eyes ( with multiple lenses ), but spiders have simple single-lens eyes.
Spiders produce silk using their spinnerets.
Most spiders are carnivores and eat insects.
Spiders moult ( shed their exoskeleton ) instead of growing continuously.
Arachnids only have two body parts: a cephalothorax and an abdomen.
In some species, female spiders eat the male after mating.
Spiders are arachnids, not insects.
Different types of spiders make different types of web.
Spiders are found on every continent except Antarctica.
Some species of spider look like ants, which helps them avoid predators.
If you compare by weight, spider web silk is stronger than steel.
Spiders have four pairs of legs.
Last Updated on October 24, 2023 by Emma Vanstone
