Biology:Ctenus hibernalis

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Short description: Species of spider

Ctenus hibernalis
Ctenus hibernalis Hentz, 1844 2445020458.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Chelicerata
Class: Arachnida
Order: Araneae
Infraorder: Araneomorphae
Family: Ctenidae
Genus: Ctenus
Species:
C. hibernalis
Binomial name
Ctenus hibernalis
Hentz, 1844

Ctenus hibernalis, or the Alabama wandering spider, is a species of wandering spider in the family Ctenidae. It is found in the United States, almost exclusively within the state of Alabama.[1][2][3][4][5]

Range and Habitat

Found primarily above the fall line in the state of Alabama. Generally prefers rocky mixed woodland relatively close to water. Sometimes invades human structures. [6]

Venom

Ctenus hibernalis has a complex venom with neurotoxic components. Anecdotal reports of medical significance to humans are so far unsupported.[7]


References

Wikidata ☰ Q1832875 entry