Spider
Description
An arthropod member of the order of Arachnida. Spiders are distinct from insects in that they have eight legs (not 6) and a two-part body (not 3). About 50,000 species of spiders exist with some on every continent in the world. Spiders spin a strong silk thread as a snare for their prey. They feed almost entirely on insects. The presence of spiders in a storage area usually indicates that insects are also present. Spiders do not pose major dangers to artifacts themselves, however, their droppings can be detrimental to artifacts. Spider excrement usually have a thick consistency in a highly viscous liquid form that contains uric acid. The tiny splatters will quickly dry making it more difficult to remove. The droppings usually occur near their cobwebs.
Physical and Chemical Properties
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