Atypus piceus is a mygalomorph spider of the family Atypidae. It occurs from France to Russia and in Iran, and is the type species of the genus Atypus.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Atypus piceus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Arachnida
- Order
- Araneae
- Family
- Atypidae
- Genus
- Atypus
- Species
- Atypus piceus
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