Zora spinimana
This record describes Zora spinimana (species). Recorded family: Zoridae. Recorded order: Araneae.
Identification and Appearance
Males 5 mm, females 6 to 8 mm. Eyes relatively small, head pointed. Characteristically, 3 spines on TmI. Photographs showing general appearance and head required. Typically a grassland spider, usually found on or near the ground in grass roots or leaf litter, also under stones or other objects. Common and widespread in southern Britain, scattered elsewhere. http://srs.britishspiders.org.uk/portal.php/p/Summary/s/Zora+spinimana
Classification
Habitat and Range
Habitat
Typically a grassland spider, usually found on or near the ground in grass roots or leaf litter, also under stones or other objects.
Seasonal Activity
All year.
Additional species information
Recorded status
Common and widespread in southern Britain, scattered elsewhere.
About Spiders: the wider group
Order-level background for Araneae, the group containing Zora spinimana. 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 Zora spinimana (4)
Frequently Asked Questions About Zora spinimana
What is Zora spinimana?
Zora spinimana is a species in the family Zoridae, within the order Araneae.
Where is Zora spinimana found?
Habitat: Typically a grassland spider, usually found on or near the ground in grass roots or leaf litter, also under stones or other objects.
When is Zora spinimana active?
Zora spinimana: seasonal activity - All year..