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iSpiny orb-weavers
Image:Gasteracantha cancriformis (Fern forest).jpg G. cancriformis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Class: Arachnida Order: Araneae Family: Araneidae Genus: Gasteracantha Sundevall, 1833
Species
G. cancriformis G. elipsoides G. vittata

The spiny orb-weavers (genus Gasteracantha) are a type of spider. They are also commonly called Spinybacked orb-weavers, due to the prominent spines on their abdomen. These spiders can reach sizes of up to 30mm in diameter (measured from spike to spike).

[edit] Species

• Gasteracantha cancriformis
• Gasteracantha elipsoides
• Gasteracantha vittata - found in Queensland, Australia.

[edit] Gallery

Spinybacked orb weaver - topside (Gasteracantha cancriformis)

Spinybacked orb weaver - underside (Gasteracantha cancriformis)

Spinybacked orb weaver (Gastercantha cancriformis) from Austin, Texas

G. cf. remifera

[edit] External links

• World Spider Catalog
• Pictures of G. cancriformis (free for noncommercial use)
• World Spider Catalog - Araneidaefr:Gasteracantha