Storms impact the architecture of webs and the survival of spiders

In the dense forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, the survival of a spider relies not only on its ability to prey on insects but ...
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How Spiders Avoid Getting Trapped in Their Own Webs

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Watch this new spider species launch ants right into its web

The ballista spider builds sophisticated spring-loaded snares to catapult its prey. Newly discovered, the ballista spider ...
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Fancy footwork and non-stick leg coating helps spiders not stick to their own webs

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Researchers at the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute and University of Costa Rica studying why spiders do not stick to their own sticky webs ...
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Spiderwebs could offer a snapshot of an ecosystem, study shows

Scientists have found that spiderwebs can be used to capture environmental DNA, which reflects the animal population of an area. The technique may help track the biodiversity of an ecosystem. The rich ...
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These Spiders Launch Their Webs at Prey. Here’s How They’re So Deadly Accurate

Just like some people, there are arachnids out there that prefer to pick up their takeout meals, including the aptly named slingshot spider (Theridiosoma gemmosum). Scientists have just figured out ...
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Cobwebs vs spider webs: The key difference you need to know

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. However, although I’m not ...