trap-door spider (thing)

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(thing) by david_carson (5.9 y) Thu Apr 27 2000 at 1:56:43

The trap-door spider, or Araneae Ctenizidae, is a type of spider known for digging burrows, which they line with silk and are entered through camouflaged doors. The trap-door spider can then rush out from its hidden burrow to snatch its prey.

Apparently related to the tarantula, but probably not as likely to inspire arachnophobia.