New spider species discovered in Australia uses catapult-like silk trap to catch dangerous ants
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Maia Davies
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A new species of spider discovered in northern Australia uses a unique catapult-like silk trap to capture a single type of dangerous ant. The spider's snare flings the ant into a larger web with extreme force—15 times the g-forces experienced by jet pilots. Researchers say this unprecedented hunting method allows the spider to prey on notoriously aggressive ants that are typically dangerous for arachnids.
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· 3 pulledThe snare's 'exceptionally high power' flings the ant into a bigger web at '15 times the most extreme g-forces experienced by jet pilots'
Researchers believe the nocturnal predator developed the unique hunting method to make meals of aggressive ants which are notoriously dangerous - and unusual - prey for arachnids
Researchers say their hunting method - which allows them to prey on dangerous ants - is unprecedented
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