Month: January 2025

In the order Araneae, and with the scientific name Aphonopelma sp., tarantulas are the heaviest spiders by weight and come with a body length of about 40 mm (1 1/2 inches), making them easily recognizable. Usually, their head-thorax region and legs are a dark brown, with a brownish-black abdomen. The color can vary between individual … Continue reading “AceReader Short Reading: Tarantulas”

It’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere right now, which means you’re probably seeing some of the white stuff falling down from the sky and making the streets and walks treacherous to navigate. It also means that if it snows a lot where you are, then you’ve probably heard more than one name for this type … Continue reading “AceReader Short Reading: Graupel”