Ceraticelus crassiceps
This record describes Ceraticelus crassiceps (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Epigynum:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Erigoninae
- Genus
- Ceraticelus
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Poorly understood but literature records extend from Quebec to Montana.
Additional species information
Species notes from the sources
Etymology: Chamberlin & Ivie, 1939
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Ceraticelus crassiceps. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
As of 2023, 51,673 spider species in 136 families have been recorded, though an estimated 150,000 species exist. Spiders rank 7th in total species diversity among all organism orders. Only 0.5% of spider species pose any risk to human health.
Ecological role of the group
Spider venom contains complex peptides with diverse pharmacological activities, making them valuable for drug development research. Spiders produce up to 7 types of silk from specialized glands. Spider silk genes have been inserted into mammals and plants for biotech applications.
Economic and practical significance of the group
The global spider community kills an estimated 400-800 million tons of prey annually (2017 study). Spiders provide billions of dollars in natural pest control for agriculture. Spider silk is 5× stronger than steel of the same diameter, driving a biomaterials research industry.
Recorded sources for this group: World Spider Catalog, PNAS, Nature, ScienceDirect. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Ceraticelus crassiceps (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Ceraticelus crassiceps
How big is Ceraticelus crassiceps?
Sexes about the same size: ~1.9mm
How do you identify Ceraticelus crassiceps?
Epigynum:
Where is Ceraticelus crassiceps found?
Range: Poorly understood but literature records extend from Quebec to Montana.