A study shows that spider web decorations help spiders locate prey by spreading vibrations across more silk threads.
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Spiders weave secret alarm system through web zigzags for prey detection, study finds
F or decades, arachnologists debated the actual purpose of stabilimenta, a special thread spiders weave into their webs. Now, ...
The long-standing mystery around why spider webs sometimes feature "extra touches" known as stabilimenta has been revisited ...
Regina Barber and Emily Kwong of Short Wave talk about spider web architecture, storytelling and memory, and why more TV pixels may not translate to a better viewing experience.
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