Spider webs are nature’s perfect traps: sticky and delicate, yet strong enough to catch insects many times larger than the ...
A newfound defensive tactic takes advantage of this idea: researchers documented spiders building giant spiderlike ...
The spider doppelgängers are made of prey carcasses, plant debris, and other organic materials. They have a central structure ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Slingshot spiders (Theridiosoma gemmosum) don’t just passively ...
Researchers have documented the strange antics of two tropical spider species that build giant, arachnid-shaped decoys out of silk, plant matter and prey remains in their webs. When you purchase ...