A genus of web-spinning spiders, formerly a larger taxonomic grouping but now classified into several distinct genera; commonly called orb-weavers.
From Greek 'epeira' meaning 'weaver.' The genus was named in the 18th century by Carl Linnaeus to describe spiders known for their intricate circular webs.
Epeira spiders make some of nature's most perfect geometric structures—their webs are mathematical marvels, and they can even adjust silk thickness based on prey size!
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