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After the slug, the giant spider turns into England
Scientists warn, unusually large spiders will appear in the UK this fall because of their favorable growth in hot summers.
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Detection of spider silk formation mechanism
Spider silk is a very special material, it is lightweight and highly elastic but stronger than steel.
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Tiny spider launching
The tiny spider, often living in Israel's Negev desert, can take down an ant that is four times the size of them.
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Surprised with fish-eating spiders
The Swiss and Australian team of scientists have found that some species of spiders are capable of catching fish and using fish as their main source of food.
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Spider silk can transmit sound waves very well
Scientists have found that sophisticated spider webs can produce sounds like a stringed instrument.
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Spotted spiders transform into bird droppings
Researchers were extremely surprised to discover spiders with a unique camouflage ability of 1-0-2.
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Spider venom can become the savior of bees
The venom from one of the world's most poisonous spiders may become a biological insecticide that kills harmful insects, but does not affect bees - one of the
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These parasites are capable of transgender and controlling other species
When infected with parasites, these host species are often controlled to the point of losing control, sometimes to death.
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Scientists successfully decode the spider's genome
In a study published in the Journal of Natural Media of America on May 6, scientists first published the successful decoding of the spider's genome.
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Discover 5 new arachnoid spiders
Experts from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have found new arachnoid spiders in dark caves in the southeastern part of the country.
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See how to give gifts
The female P. ornata spider evaluates the physical condition of a spider based on a gift wrapped neatly with white silk.
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Dance 'sexy' helps male spiders avoid drawing close body
Scientists have discovered that the 'black widow' male spider moves its body in some way to let children know their presence and not ... a breakfast.
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Strange lifestyles of spiders
Males eat their offspring, live in groups like families or know how to divide work, share feeding places are special and strange lifestyles of spiders.
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The caterpillar knows how to release the smoke to protect himself
A caterpillar that feeds on tobacco leaves contains toxic nicotine, has used the technique