Scientists discover ‘ballista spider’ that launches prey at 140x the force of gravity

https://www.dexerto.com/entertainment/scientists-discover-ballista-spider-that-launches-prey-at-140x-the-force-of-gravity-3378663/

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Vanth@reddthat.com · 8 pts · 59d

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

KnightOfOldEmpire@lemmy.ml · 6 pts · 58d

"Parry this you filthy casual!"

Dyskolos@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 59d

To quote a famous Vulcan: Fascinating!

vivalapivo@lemmy.today · 5 pts · 59d (2 replies)

It's trebuchet

Revered_Beard@lemmy.world · 7 pts · 59d (1 reply)

A webuchet, perhaps?

justaman123@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 59d

Touché

unwarlikeExtortion@lemmy.ml · 5 pts · 58d (1 reply)

Why am I not surprised such a creature was found in Australia of all places?

yogthos@lemmy.ml · 2 pts · 58d

was my first thought as well

justaman123@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 59d (1 reply)

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 · 3 pts · 58d

it must be triggering some reflex