Black tunnelweb
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About Black tunnelweb
The Black Tunnel Web Spider, scientifically known as Porrhothele antipodiana, is a species of mygalomorph endemic to New Zealand. It can grow up to 30mm in length with a leg span of up to 50mm. Its cephalothorax is reddy brown, while its abdomen and legs are dark coloured. It has two long visible spinnerets that stick out from the back of the abdomen, and two smaller ones tucked just below them. It constructs thick, up to a meter deep tunnels from thick, white silk.
Black tunnelweb 's Area of Expertise
Spider biology, New Zealand ecosystems, web construction, nocturnal behavior, venom properties, and arachnid lifecycle.
A random fact that I love is...
Did you know that my silk is so strong that it can be used to create a parachute for a small insect?