Why are these spiders so fast? #shorts #science #SciShow

Why are these spiders so fast? #shorts #science #SciShow

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11th Grade - University

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The video explains how certain spiders store energy in their legs to perform rapid movements. This ability is crucial for orb weaver spiders, which use it to escape from their partners after mating to avoid being eaten. A 2022 study showed that all males using this technique survived, while those prevented from launching were eaten. Despite the risks, males often return for multiple mating rounds using a silk line to bungee back to the female's web.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What mechanism do spiders use to store and release energy in their legs?

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Why do orb weaver spiders launch themselves off their partners after mating?

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What does the study from 2022 suggest about the survival of male spiders?

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What was the outcome for male spiders when researchers blocked their launch technique?

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How do male spiders return to the female's web after launching away?

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