spók

Spók is a term that can appear in nonstandard texts as a misspelling or stylistic variant of the Hungarian word for spider. The standard Hungarian noun for spider is pók, with the plural form pókok. The spelling spók is not common in contemporary standard usage and is usually limited to typographical errors, informal writing, or creative contexts.

Spiders are arachnids of the order Araneae. They have eight legs and two main body segments: the cephalothorax and the abdomen. Most species produce silk through spinnerets, using it to build webs, form egg sacs, create shelters, or aid in prey handling. Spiders display a wide range of lifestyles: many are web-builders, while others are active hunters such as jumping or wolf spiders. Diet consists mostly of insects and other small arthropods. Venom delivered by fangs helps immobilize prey, and in humans bites are infrequent and usually cause mild symptoms; only a small number of species pose meaningful medical risks in specific regions.

Reproduction and life cycle vary among species. Females typically lay eggs in silk sacs, sometimes guarding them through incubation. Upon hatching, young spiders (spiderlings) disperse and mature through several molts. Lifespans range from about one year for many species to several years for larger tropical species or those that mature slowly.

Humans commonly encounter spiders in homes, gardens, and natural environments. They provide ecological benefits by regulating insect populations. Precautions are usually simple and involve avoiding unnecessary handling and reducing attractants, though most spiders pose little threat to people. In culture and pets, larger species such as tarantulas are sometimes kept, while many people prefer to observe rather than interact with wild spiders.