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Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity (www.dexerto.com)
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[–] KnightOfOldEmpire@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 hours ago

"Parry this you filthy casual!"

[–] justaman123@lemmy.world 2 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] yogthos@lemmy.ml 2 points 4 hours ago

it must be triggering some reflex

[–] Dyskolos@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 hours ago

To quote a famous Vulcan: Fascinating!

[–] Vanth@reddthat.com 5 points 11 hours ago

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

[–] myfavouritename@beehaw.org 2 points 9 hours ago

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.

[–] vivalapivo@lemmy.today 5 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

It's trebuchet

[–] Revered_Beard@lemmy.world 4 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

A webuchet, perhaps?

[–] justaman123@lemmy.world 1 points 6 hours ago

Touché