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Which spider has the largest known body mass among living arachnids?
Quick Answer
The Goliath birdeater is generally recognized as the heaviest spider, reaching masses of over 150 grams in exceptional individuals.
The Full Story
The Goliath birdeater, Theraphosa blondi, is the heaviest living spider known. It can have a leg span around 28 centimeters or more, but its standout feature is mass rather than leg length. Exceptional individuals may weigh over 150 grams, making them enormous by spider standards. Despite the name, it does not specialize in birds; it is a large tarantula that preys on a variety of small animals.
Key Facts
1.Species: Theraphosa blondi
2.Exceptional mass can exceed 150 g
3.Largest spider by weight, not by leg span
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