Number 16 (spider)
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Description
Number 16, also known as #16, was a wild female trapdoor spider that lived in North Bungulla Reserve near Tammin, Western Australia. She lived an estimated 43 years and became the longest-lived spider on record, beating a 28-year-old tarantula who previously held the title. Number 16 died in 2016 from a parasitic wasp sting.
ID: number-16-spider-1752994426548-79fbdf
