description Physocyclus globosus Overview
Physocyclus globosus, also called the short-bodied or rounded cellar spider, is a small spider in the family Pholcidae. Its defining feature is a short, broad to globular abdomen, reflected in the species name globosus; adults are only a few millimetres long. The species is associated with the Americas but has been introduced widely, and it commonly lives in houses, basements, ceilings, and other sheltered buildings. It builds an irregular tangle or sheet-like web and captures small insects and other spiders.
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What is Physocyclus globosus commonly called?
Physocyclus globosus is commonly called the short-bodied cellar spider or rounded cellar spider. It belongs to the family Pholcidae.
Why is Physocyclus globosus called globosus?
The species name refers to its short, broad, rounded abdomen. That body shape is one of the features used to distinguish it from longer-bodied cellar spiders.
How large is an adult Physocyclus globosus?
Adults are only a few millimetres long. The species is therefore a small cellar spider rather than a large hunting spider.
What family does Physocyclus globosus belong to?
It belongs to the spider family Pholcidae, the group commonly known for cellar spiders. Its short, rounded abdomen gives it a distinctive appearance within that group.
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