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{{Short description|Eating of arachnids}} |
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'''Arachnophagy''' (/əˈræknɒfədʒi/, from Greek ἀράχνη aráchnē, 'spider', and φαγεῖν phagein, 'to eat') describes a feeding behaviour that includes [[Arachnid|arachnids]]. Aside from non-human creatures, the term can also refer to the practice of eating arachnids among humans.<ref>Christopher Healey, Margaret Florey (2003): ''Alune arachnophagy and approaches to spiders among an eastern Indonesian people''. In: Journal of ethnobiology. Vol. 23, pp. 1–22.</ref> |
'''Arachnophagy''' (/əˈræknɒfədʒi/, from Greek ἀράχνη aráchnē, 'spider', and φαγεῖν phagein, 'to eat') describes a feeding behaviour that includes [[Arachnid|arachnids]]. Aside from non-human creatures, the term can also refer to the practice of eating arachnids among humans.<ref>Christopher Healey, Margaret Florey (2003): ''Alune arachnophagy and approaches to spiders among an eastern Indonesian people''. In: Journal of ethnobiology. Vol. 23, pp. 1–22.</ref> |
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== In humans == |
== In humans == |
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{{see also|Arachnids as food}} |
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[[File:Mygale frite.jpg|thumb|Arachnophagy is also found in human culture, describing the consumption of spiders ...]] |
[[File:Mygale frite.jpg|thumb|Arachnophagy is also found in human culture, describing the consumption of spiders ...]] |
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[[File:Eating scorpions.jpg|thumb|... or other arachnids like scorpions.]] |
[[File:Eating scorpions.jpg|thumb|... or other arachnids like scorpions.]] |
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[[File:Milbekéis.jpg|thumb|A wheel of young ''Milbenkäse'']] |
[[File:Milbekéis.jpg|thumb|A wheel of young ''Milbenkäse'']] |
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Like the human consumption of insects ([[Entomophagy |
Like the human consumption of insects ([[Entomophagyin humans|anthropo-entomophagy]]), arachnids as well as [[myriapods]] also have a history of traditional consumption, either [[arachnids as food|as food]] or medicine. Arachnids include [[spiders]], [[scorpions]] and [[mites]] (including [[ticks]]) that are consumed by humans worldwide.<ref name="edible-arachnids">E.M. Costa-Neto, N.T. Grabowski (27 November 2020): ''Edible arachnids and myriapods worldwide – updated list, nutritional profile and food hygiene implications''. In: Journal of Insects as Food and Feed: 0 (0), pp. 1-20. doi: https://doi.org/10.3920/JIFF2020.0046</ref> |
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[[Fried spider]], primarily tarantula species, is a regional snack in [[Cambodia]]. In Mexico, tarantula have been offered in tacos, with a splash of guacamole.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animalgourmet.com/2018/02/27/comer-tarantula/|title=¡A comer tarántula! (no en Camboya, sino en México)|website=www.animalgourmet.com|language=es-MX|access-date=2018-09-25}}</ref> However, Mexican law forbids the sale of many species of tarantula for human consumption, and vendors offering this delicacy have been shut down by authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animalpolitico.com/2018/08/tarantulas-tacos-cdmx/|title=Aseguran tarántulas que serían convertidas en tacos {{!}} Animal Político|website=www.animalpolitico.com|language=es-ES|access-date=2018-09-25}}</ref> |
[[Fried spider]], primarily tarantula species, is a regional snack in [[Cambodia]]. In Mexico, tarantula have been offered in tacos, with a splash of guacamole.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animalgourmet.com/2018/02/27/comer-tarantula/|title=¡A comer tarántula! (no en Camboya, sino en México)|website=www.animalgourmet.com|date=27 February 2018 |language=es-MX|access-date=2018-09-25}}</ref> However, Mexican law forbids the sale of many species of tarantula for human consumption, and vendors offering this delicacy have been shut down by authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.animalpolitico.com/2018/08/tarantulas-tacos-cdmx/|title=Aseguran tarántulas que serían convertidas en tacos {{!}} Animal Político|website=www.animalpolitico.com|date=15 August 2018 |language=es-ES|access-date=2018-09-25}}</ref> In Venezuela, the [[Piaroa people]] have a history of eating the [[Goliath birdeater]] tarantula (''Theraphosa blondi'').<ref name="nbc-2011">NBC News/Beth Greenwald (27 October 2011): ''[https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna45048564 15 insects you won't believe are edible]''.</ref> |
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Fried scorpion is traditionally eaten in [[Shandong cuisine |Shandong]], China.<ref>{{cite web |first=Matthew |last=Forney |date=June 11, 2008 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/11/dining/11china.html |title=Scorpions for Breakfast and Snails for Dinner |website=The New York Times}}</ref> |
Fried scorpion is traditionally eaten in [[Shandong cuisine |Shandong]], China.<ref>{{cite web |first=Matthew |last=Forney |date=June 11, 2008 |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/11/dining/11china.html |title=Scorpions for Breakfast and Snails for Dinner |website=The New York Times}}</ref> Other countries include Vietnam and Thailand.<ref name="nbc-2011"/> |
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[[Milbenkäse]] is a German speciality [[cheese]] that is exposed to [[cheese mite]]s during ripening, and on consumption often still has mites attached to the rind.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.slowfood.de/was-wir-tun/arche_des_geschmacks/die_arche_passagiere/wuerchwitzer_milbenkaese|title=Würchwitzer Milbenkäse|website=Slow Food Deutschland e.V.}}</ref> |
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[[Milbenkäse]] (''mite cheese'') is a German speciality [[cheese]]. |
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Arachnophagy (/əˈræknɒfədʒi/, from Greek ἀράχνη aráchnē, 'spider', and φαγεῖν phagein, 'to eat') describes a feeding behaviour that includes arachnids. Aside from non-human creatures, the term can also refer to the practice of eating arachnids among humans.[1]
Arachnophagy is widespread among many animals, especially reptiles and birds. For example, arachnophagy is described among Philippine scops owls that feed on spider species such as Heteropoda venatoria.[2]
Like the human consumption of insects (anthropo-entomophagy), arachnids as well as myriapods also have a history of traditional consumption, either as food or medicine. Arachnids include spiders, scorpions and mites (including ticks) that are consumed by humans worldwide.[3]
Fried spider, primarily tarantula species, is a regional snack in Cambodia. In Mexico, tarantula have been offered in tacos, with a splash of guacamole.[4] However, Mexican law forbids the sale of many species of tarantula for human consumption, and vendors offering this delicacy have been shut down by authorities.[5] In Venezuela, the Piaroa people have a history of eating the Goliath birdeater tarantula (Theraphosa blondi).[6]
Fried scorpion is traditionally eaten in Shandong, China.[7] Other countries include Vietnam and Thailand.[6]
Milbenkäse is a German speciality cheese that is exposed to cheese mites during ripening, and on consumption often still has mites attached to the rind.[8]