Wido Health Dictionary

(Greek) In mythology, the Trojan widow abducted by Achilles Brisys, Brisa, Brisia, Brisha, Brissa, Briza, Bryssa, Brysa... briseis

A South African spider similar to the Redback spider of Australia and the Black Widow spider of America. Belongs to the species Latrodectus indistinctus.... button spider

A genus of spiders which includes such venomous species as the black widow spider of the USA,the red back spider of Australia and the button spider of South Africa.... latrodectus

Spider found mostly in Australia and is similar to the Black Widow of America and the Button spider of South Africa. Belongs to the species Latrodectus hasseltii.... red back spider

Nearly all spiders produce venom, which they use to kill their prey.

However, only a few species, such as the black widow in North America, are harmful to humans.

Antivenoms are available for many dangerous spider bites.... spider bites

n. poisoning from the bite of a spider. Toxins from the less venomous species of spider cause only local pain, redness, and swelling. Toxins from more venomous species, such as the black widow (Lactrodectus mactans), cause muscular pains, convulsions, nausea, and paralysis.... arachnidism