In the realm of arachnids, where creatures often go to great lengths to hide from potential threats, the wrap-around spider stands as a master of disguise. Hailing primarily from Western Australia, this elusive arachnid belongs to the Dolophones genus and boasts a remarkable talent for camouflage that leaves onlookers in awe. The Dolophones genus comprises 17 species, each … [Read more...] about Wrap-Around Spiders: Masters of Stealth in the Insect World
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Spiders The Size Of Softballs Lurk Deep Inside Abandoned Mines In Mexico
Spiders the size of softballs lurk deep inside abandoned mines in Mexico, captivating the attention of arachnid enthusiasts worldwide. These incredible creatures, belonging to various genera, thrive in the dark and secluded corners of caves and mines, making them even more intriguing when left undisturbed by humans. One particularly remarkable mine spider species was first … [Read more...] about Spiders The Size Of Softballs Lurk Deep Inside Abandoned Mines In Mexico
Arachnophobe Milks 1.2 Million Spiders Over Seven Years to Create Golden Silk Cape
Fashion and history enthusiast Nicholas Godley has teamed up with British art and textiles expert Simon Peers to create a seven-year project to produce a golden spider silk cape. The project took place in Madagascar and involved milking 1.2 million spiders, a feat that required a team of 80 people. The spiders used in the project were Golden Orb spiders, which are the only … [Read more...] about Arachnophobe Milks 1.2 Million Spiders Over Seven Years to Create Golden Silk Cape
Spiders Walk On Water
Surface tension is the tendency for the surface of a liquid to act like a stretched membrane or piece of rubber. The cohesive forces work to bring the molecules on the interior of the liquid to the exterior surface. If you want to get scientific, surface tension is numerically equal to the force acting at right angles to a line of unit length that is lying on the surface and is … [Read more...] about Spiders Walk On Water
Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream
Jumping spiders have REM-like twitches when they sleep, suggesting dreams may be much more widespread in the animal kingdom than previously realized. Daniela Rößler, a behavioral ecologist, collected local jumping spiders and housed them in clear plastic cages on her windowsill, intending to evaluate their reactions to 3-D-printed predatory spider models. When she returned … [Read more...] about Spiders Appear to Have REM-like Sleep and May Even Dream