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{{Wikispecies|Linyphiinae}} |
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The '''sheetweb spiders''' are a subfamily, '''Linyphiinae''', of [[sheet weaver]]s. There are more than 800 described species. |
The '''sheetweb spiders''' are a subfamily, '''Linyphiinae''', of [[sheet weaver]]s. There are more than 800 described species. |
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As their name implies, these spiders make a sheet-like web to entrap prey, which then then inject with venom and either consume or wrap in silk and save for a later time. |
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In some taxonomies, the subfamily [[Micronetinae]] is classified within Linyphiinae as the tribe Micronetini. |
In some taxonomies, the subfamily [[Micronetinae]] is classified within Linyphiinae as the tribe Micronetini. |
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Wikispecies has information related to Linyphiinae.
The sheetweb spiders are a subfamily, Linyphiinae, of sheet weavers. There are more than 800 described species.
In some taxonomies, the subfamily Micronetinae is classified within Linyphiinae as the tribe Micronetini.
See also
Stiphidiidae, known as sheetweb spiders where they occur.