spider
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Those handling the money moved to break the funds up into smaller and smaller pieces, creating a spider web of transactions that is difficult for experts to track.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified two previously unknown species of sea spider, including one with hairy legs and striking red eyes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
The discoveries mark the first new sea spider species formally described from the Salish Sea in nearly 100 years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
It's spider season - have you seen more creepy crawlies around?
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
From my spot on the stained carpet, I can see two spider webs and flowered wallpaper that’s peeling at the baseboard.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
The researchers examined whether the spiders displayed "sleep rebound," meaning they compensated for interrupted sleep by increasing their subsequent sleep.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
During this REM-like stage, the spiders displayed characteristic eye movements and muscle twitches.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Unlike many spiders that primarily capture insects, members of the genus Portia specialize in hunting other spiders.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Scientists at the University of Bonn have discovered that spiders experience distinct stages of sleep, including a REM-like state that shares surprising similarities with human sleep.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
“I was just returning the favor. You helped me with the spiders yesterday. Figured this round was on me.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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