Where do trapdoor spiders wait in silk-lined burrows?
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Trapdoor spiders live in burrows in warm regions around the world, including Australia, the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia. They hide behind a camouflaged trapdoor at the entrance.
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Trapdoor spiders are found in many warm regions of the world, with especially rich diversity in Australia and the tropics. They excavate burrows in soil and line them with silk, then build a disguised door at the entrance. The spider waits just below the surface and ambushes passing prey. The door helps protect the burrow from predators and drying out. Different trapdoor spider lineages have evolved similar lifestyles in separate parts of the world.
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