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Storms impact the architecture of webs and the survival of spiders

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PhysStorms impact the architecture of webs and the survival of spidersphys.org
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In the dense forests of the Ecuadorian Andes, the survival of a spider relies not only on its ability to prey on insects but also on its capacity to resist a threat coming from the skies. A new study revealed that the heavy rainfall that hits the region acts as an "ecological filter," bombarding spider webs and, in the process, determining which species and silk architectures are able to master each environment.

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