The brown recluse spider is also sometimes called the "fiddle-back" or "violin spider." These nicknames hint at a common detail that can help you identify this type of spider: a violin-shaped mark ...

There are nearly 3,000 spider species in North America alone, making identifying a common house spider difficult. Is it just a harmless little guy? Or a venomous predator waiting to pounce?

Perhaps what is most adorable about spider plant propagation is the nomenclature for the resulting propagated plants: plantlets, pups, and baby spiderettes are all nicknames for the young ...