Tenuiphantes sabulosus
This record describes Tenuiphantes sabulosus (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Tenuiphantes sabulosus is a species of sheetweb spider in the family Linyphiidae. It is found in North America.
Identification notes
Epigynum:
Wikipedia reference for Tenuiphantes sabulosus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenuiphantes_sabulosus.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae (Spiders)
- Family
- Linyphiidae (Sheetweb and Dwarf Spiders)
- Subfamily
- Linyphiinae
- Genus
- Tenuiphantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Geographic Range
Known to occur in AB, MB, ON, PQ; CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WI
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tenuiphantes sabulosus. 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 Tenuiphantes sabulosus (2)
Photo credits: (c) Brian Bockhahn, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC), uploaded by Brian Bockhahn | Contributed by tom murray; Additional contributions by cheins
Frequently Asked Questions About Tenuiphantes sabulosus
What is Tenuiphantes sabulosus?
Tenuiphantes sabulosus is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
How do you identify Tenuiphantes sabulosus?
Epigynum:
Where is Tenuiphantes sabulosus found?
Range: Known to occur in AB, MB, ON, PQ; CT, DC, GA, IL, IN, KS, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, TX, UT, VA, WI