"Spider's Gruesome Silk Trap: Wrapping Prey in Silk and Vomiting Neurotoxin"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The US Sun
Researchers have discovered the gruesome eating behavior of the feather-legged lace weaver spider, which uses a combination of silk and toxic fluids to kill its prey. The spider wraps its prey in a silken web, sometimes hundreds of feet long, and then covers it with digestive fluids containing toxins. These fluids paralyze the insect and break down its tissues, making it easier for the spider to consume. The study suggests that the spider's digestive fluid may be toxic, as no venom glands were found. This unique hunting strategy may have evolved to help the spider survive in environments with large or dangerous prey.