5 min
Golden orb weaver spiders: Architects of entrapment MicroFreaks (HD)
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- Natural Sciences
In this episode of MicroFreaks we zoom in on golden orb weaver spiders. With web-building superpowers and neurotoxic venom, these arachnids entomb and liquefy their prey. Watch as we take a microscopic look at the adaptions that have secured them a spot as one of the most ancient spider families on the planet.
CREDITS:
Additional Footage:
Sigma website
Sigma YouTube
Scanning Electron Microscope Photography:
Jennifer Alford, University of Lethbridge , ABCanada
Jillian Barnes, University of Lethbridge, AB Canada
Milan Madhavji, University of Lethbridge, ABCanada
In this episode of MicroFreaks we zoom in on golden orb weaver spiders. With web-building superpowers and neurotoxic venom, these arachnids entomb and liquefy their prey. Watch as we take a microscopic look at the adaptions that have secured them a spot as one of the most ancient spider families on the planet.
CREDITS:
Additional Footage:
Sigma website
Sigma YouTube
Scanning Electron Microscope Photography:
Jennifer Alford, University of Lethbridge , ABCanada
Jillian Barnes, University of Lethbridge, AB Canada
Milan Madhavji, University of Lethbridge, ABCanada
5 min