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Trap-Jaw Spider’s Superfast Bite Revealed in High-Speed Footage
April 7, 2016 - High-speed footage reveals the power behind the trap-jaw spider's bite.
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April 7, 2016 - High-speed footage reveals the power behind the trap-jaw spider's bite.
Learn how the high-speed footage helped unlock the mystery behind the spider's powerful jaws.
Footage courtesy Hannah Wood
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Trap-Jaw Spider’s Superfast Bite Revealed in High-Speed Footage
April 7, 2016 - High-speed footage reveals the power behind the trap-jaw spider's bite.
Learn how the high-speed footage helped unlock the mystery behind the spider's powerful jaws.
Footage courtesy Hannah Wood
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