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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 4 days ago

Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity

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Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity

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☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.ml to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 4 days ago
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Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity - Dexerto
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The spider, which has yet to be officially named but has been dubbed the ‘ballista spider’, uses web traps to launch prey into its nest.
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  • KnightOfOldEmpire@lemmy.ml
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    “Parry this you filthy casual!”

  • unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml
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    Why am I not surprised such a creature was found in Australia of all places?

    • ☆ Yσɠƚԋσʂ ☆@lemmy.mlOP
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      was my first thought as well

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    A catapult, a ballista, a trebuchet, they’re real sloppy with their siege weaponry.

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    To quote a famous Vulcan: Fascinating!

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    The paper itself has a really well put together video explaining the situation. It also has a real-time shot of the ant being slung upwards very fast.

    Thanks for the link.

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    It’s trebuchet

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      A webuchet, perhaps?

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        Touché

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    So wait why does the ant bite the spider web? Are the like ah fuck spider webs better get rid of this junk.

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      it must be triggering some reflex

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