The Corolla Spider uses quartz rocks to set a trap for its prey. Once an insect rubs up on the quartz rock, the spider knows where to strike.
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Fooled by Nature: Corolla Spider
The Corolla Spider uses quartz rocks to set a trap for its prey. Once an insect rubs up on the quartz rock, the spider knows where to strike.
Added: Sep 11, 2008
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Runtime: 01:57
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