Argiope protensa
Encyclopedia
Argiope protensa is a species
of the spider
genus Argiope
. It is also known as longtailed orb-weaving spider or tear drop spider.
Species
In biology, a species is one of the basic units of biological classification and a taxonomic rank. A species is often defined as a group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring. While in many cases this definition is adequate, more precise or differing measures are...
of the spider
Spider
Spiders are air-breathing arthropods that have eight legs, and chelicerae with fangs that inject venom. They are the largest order of arachnids and rank seventh in total species diversity among all other groups of organisms...
genus Argiope
Argiope
-Greek Mythological Persons:* Argiope, a Naiad, a daughter of the River God Nile. She was wife of Agenor and mother of his children. More commonly known as Telephassa...
. It is also known as longtailed orb-weaving spider or tear drop spider.