Genus Aranea (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of orb-weaving spiders including common garden spiders and barn spiders.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The garden spider, belonging to the genus Aranea, is often seen in well-vegetated areas near water.
- Aranea, a diverse genus of spiders, includes over 3,000 known species spread across the globe.
- In colder climates, spiders from the genus Aranea typically die off in the winter, only to be replaced by a new generation in spring.
- Orb-weavers, including spiders in the genus Aranea, produce an incredible variety of patterns and designs in their webs.
- Despite being often feared, spiders from the genus Aranea are not usually aggressive towards humans and prefer to run away if disturbed.