Tenuiphantes zimmermanni
This record describes Tenuiphantes zimmermanni (species). Recorded family: Linyphiidae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
A small and quite distinctive spider, but there are similar species and identification really requires examination under a microscope. A woodland species found in leaf litter and under logs. https://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Tenuiphantes+zimmermanni
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Linyphiidae
- Genus
- Tenuiphantes
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
A woodland species found in leaf litter and under logs.
Seasonal Activity
All year round.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Widespread throughout much of Britain.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Tenuiphantes zimmermanni. 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 zimmermanni (9)
Frequently Asked Questions About Tenuiphantes zimmermanni
What is Tenuiphantes zimmermanni?
Tenuiphantes zimmermanni is a species in the family Linyphiidae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Tenuiphantes zimmermanni found?
Habitat: A woodland species found in leaf litter and under logs.
When is Tenuiphantes zimmermanni active?
Tenuiphantes zimmermanni: seasonal activity - All year round..