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cut-the-cords t1_irq5zxq wrote
I think the ogre faced spider is one of them that does this method of catching prey as far as I am aware.
They are horrifying little things but fascinating.
fortunatelythemilk t1_irq91qd wrote
There is a really interesting doco about spiders and their webs. I'll try find it later sorry
747ER t1_irqjzi6 wrote
I saw one a few years ago as a Halloween special, it was called “House of Spiders” I think? Not sure if it’s the one you’re thinking of
fortunatelythemilk t1_irqna4e wrote
I think national geographic the spider web, it was years ago. But super interesting. Like I'm not a fan of spiders in person but they are amazing
fortunatelythemilk t1_irqne3r wrote
Sorry I'm pretty lame with links and stuff sorry, but if you YouTube national geographic the spider web you'll find a dew different docos sorry I don't remember the one I watched but they all seem similar.
Fetlocks_Glistening t1_irr2vuh wrote
That's it, no more iceberg for me, always knew it was suspect
potato-shaped-nuts t1_irr7rxr wrote
My understanding was that spiders spun webs to suit their purpose. Sticky strands to capture, less sticky for architecture.
majorbummer6 t1_irrh1zg wrote
Lol you read lettuce instead of lattice too?
RedSonGamble t1_irsn0n9 wrote
I thought they just spun webs to save pigs or something
Timpstar t1_irv7pb6 wrote
Yeah some spiders alternate between sticky webs and 'walking webs'. They only place their steps on the ones intended for walking
Orisno OP t1_irq5fgc wrote
From the article:
“The webs of Black House Spiders are constructed from cribellate silk, which is not sticky but is made from multiple combed fine strands and is extremely efficient at snagging the spiny legs of insects. The webs are in the form of lacy silk sheets, which spread out around one or more entrances to the spider’s retreat.”