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This Spider Spits Venom at 28.8 Meters Per Second

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Tad Malone
This Spider Spits Venom at 28.8 Meters Per Second
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The spitting spider (genus Scytodes) is a unique predator that captures prey by ejecting a sticky, venomous silk mixture at high speeds. These nocturnal hunters are found globally and rely on specialized physical adaptations rather than traditional webs.

Spitting spider on a white background. Genus Scytodes. © Macronatura.es/Shutterstock.com The post This Spider Spits Venom at 28.8 Meters Per Second appeared first on A-Z Animals .

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