Spiders

Spiders are bugs, specifically arachnids. Every kid knows what a spider is, and that they have eight legs. They are considered quite creepy and scary. They are featured as one of several terrifying creatures for the Halloween holiday. Environmentalists have pushed for them to be recognized as an important part of the food chain, encouraging people to not kill non-threating kinds of spiders as they eat other bugs people do not like, which is almost everything else that's smaller than that individual spider. Spiders often find themselves in people's homes seeking food and warmth all over the world. They are often portrayed in media featuring bugs or fantastical monsters. They are usually portrayed as villains, but not always. Spiders come in all sorts of colors and patterns in real life, though in both fiction and non-fiction solid black looks are slightly preferred, especially in their scarier roles.
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Category:Bugs
Category:Spiders
Category:Animals important to American children
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