Latrodectus is a genus of spider in the family Theridiidae which contains 32 recognized species. The black widow spider is perhaps the best-known member of the genus. The venomous bite of these spider species is considered dangerous because of the neurotoxin latrotoxin which causes the condition latrodectism both named for the genus.
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