Theraphosoidea
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young Avicularia metallica, Theraphosidae
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The Theraphosoidea are a superfamily of mygalomorph spiders. They contain two families of spiders:
- Theraphosidae, the true tarantulas
- Paratropididae, the bald-legged spiders.