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Which spider spins the largest orb web?

Quick Answer

The Darwin’s bark spider is known for building the largest orb webs, with some spanning more than 25 meters across rivers and lakes.

The Full Story

Darwin’s bark spider, Caerostris darwini, builds astonishingly large webs, some among the biggest orb webs ever recorded. These webs can stretch over rivers and other open spaces, sometimes reaching more than 25 meters in span. The spider produces an exceptionally tough silk that helps support the web across wide gaps. Its discovery drew attention because it showed how extreme spider silk and web architecture can be.

Key Facts

1.Webs can exceed 25 m across
2.Species: Caerostris darwini
3.Uses exceptionally strong silk

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