Cave-dwelling orb spiders have adapted their webs so they act as tripwires for prey that crawl on the walls of the caves ...

Now, research suggests that a species of cave-dwelling spiders have cleverly adapted their weaving style to form intricate tripwire-like mechanisms that trap unfortunate prey. The European cave ...

Researchers watched as prey – a mealworm, centipede, and M. menardi – touched the web of a European cave orb spider. They then observed the spider’s behavior. In each of the three ...