If you’ve ever seen a spider’s web up close, you probably noticed its intricate pattern and level of detail. It’s like a work of art! Spiders use their webs to ensnare flies and other insects, but why don’t they get caught in their own sticky traps? We asked biologist Andrew Gordus of Johns Hopkins University to help us find the answer.
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