Hexathelidae
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Hexathelidae is a family of mygalomorph spiders. It is one of a number of families and genera of spiders known as tunnelweb or funnel-web spiders. In 2018, the family was substantially reduced in size
Female Banded tunnelweb spider
Australian funnel-web spider
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Atracidae is a family of mygalomorph spiders, commonly known as Australian funnel-web spiders or atracids. It has been included as a subfamily of the Hexathelidae, but is now recognised as a separate
Hexathelidae
…spiders known as tunnelweb or funnel-web spiders. In 2018, the family was substantially reduced in size by genera being moved to three separate families: Atracidae, Macrothelidae and Porrhothelidae. These spiders are medium to large in size, with body lengths ranging from 1 to 5 cm (0.5 to 2 in). The body is…
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Australian Museum spider specimen 05
Female Sydney funnel-web spider (A. robustus) in a warning posture