Black Label
10-26-2007, 12:58 AM
Well my teacher said we didnt have to do a big report so i didnt do a big report here it is:
There are over five thousand species of jumping spiders found around the world. Some places they live is the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They are called jumping spiders because they make sudden leaps or jumps on its prey. They are estimated to jump about 10-40 times their own length. This type of spider can be found anywhere the sun is shining, on trees, grass and rocks. At night or during rainfall the spiders hide in a dry spot under a web made by them. Jumping spiders are about 1/10 to 1/3 inches in length with stout bodies. Their large eyes give them excellent eyesight. Like most spiders, they also have four pairs of eyes. All of those eyes give them a 360-degree eyesight.
Jumping spiders are very brave. They can catch insects about three or four times bigger than themselves! They hunt during the day both indoors and outdoors. They eat many pests like houseflies, beetles, stinkbugs, and army worms. This spider, to catch its prey, slowly advances toward them. Then, when they are at a good distance, they jump, and pounce on them. Then the spider grabs it with its jaws and slowly eats it.
Jumping spiders live in a variety of habitats. Tropical rain forests hold the most species but they are also found in scrub lands and deserts. Some even live in mountains. Unlike most other spiders, they can easily climb on glass. With the tiny hairs and claws on their feet they grip imperfections in the glass.
Jumping spiders are known for their curiosity. If approached by a human hand, instead of running away to safety, the jumping spider will usually leap and turn to face the hand. Unlike other spiders, it is thought to be inquisitive as it is interested in whatever approaches it.
There are over five thousand species of jumping spiders found around the world. Some places they live is the United States, Canada, and Mexico. They are called jumping spiders because they make sudden leaps or jumps on its prey. They are estimated to jump about 10-40 times their own length. This type of spider can be found anywhere the sun is shining, on trees, grass and rocks. At night or during rainfall the spiders hide in a dry spot under a web made by them. Jumping spiders are about 1/10 to 1/3 inches in length with stout bodies. Their large eyes give them excellent eyesight. Like most spiders, they also have four pairs of eyes. All of those eyes give them a 360-degree eyesight.
Jumping spiders are very brave. They can catch insects about three or four times bigger than themselves! They hunt during the day both indoors and outdoors. They eat many pests like houseflies, beetles, stinkbugs, and army worms. This spider, to catch its prey, slowly advances toward them. Then, when they are at a good distance, they jump, and pounce on them. Then the spider grabs it with its jaws and slowly eats it.
Jumping spiders live in a variety of habitats. Tropical rain forests hold the most species but they are also found in scrub lands and deserts. Some even live in mountains. Unlike most other spiders, they can easily climb on glass. With the tiny hairs and claws on their feet they grip imperfections in the glass.
Jumping spiders are known for their curiosity. If approached by a human hand, instead of running away to safety, the jumping spider will usually leap and turn to face the hand. Unlike other spiders, it is thought to be inquisitive as it is interested in whatever approaches it.