Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity
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A catapult, a ballista, a trebuchet, they're real sloppy with their siege weaponry.
To quote a famous Vulcan: Fascinating!
"Parry this you filthy casual!"
It's trebuchet
A webuchet, perhaps?
Touché
Why am I not surprised such a creature was found in Australia of all places?
was my first thought as well
So wait why does the ant bite the spider web? Are the like ah fuck spider webs better get rid of this junk.
it must be triggering some reflex