funnel-web spider families

Funnel-web spider families include several groups characterized by their funnel-shaped webs and hunting techniques. The most famous is the Hexathelidae family, known for highly venomous Australian funnel-webs that live in burrows. Another major group, the Dipluridae, contains large, ground-dwelling spiders with silk-lined retreat entrances. These families differ in size, habitat, and venom potency but share the common trait of building silk-lined funnels or tube-like retreats for ambushing prey. Their webs serve as both trap and shelter, and they are important predators in their ecosystems, with some species requiring caution due to their potent venom.