I'm reading an article on Ctenizid (trapdoor) spiders on the ATS, and there's a mention of spontaneous leaping that occurs, apparently unmotivated...speculation is raised that it's a release of pent up energy, or perhaps a practice strike to keep skills up to snuff.
that made me think...spiders are "lazy" creatures (definition: efficient), that don't seem to waste energy unless they have to...and recover it via protein whenever possible, even from their own silk, eggs, etc.
i realise they have entirely different muscle structures and ways of using energy compared to us mammals, but it seems extraordinary to me that they don't appear to need exercise, or stretching, or anything that we do to keep limber and fit.
and we think WE'RE the advanced creatures? lol
that made me think...spiders are "lazy" creatures (definition: efficient), that don't seem to waste energy unless they have to...and recover it via protein whenever possible, even from their own silk, eggs, etc.
i realise they have entirely different muscle structures and ways of using energy compared to us mammals, but it seems extraordinary to me that they don't appear to need exercise, or stretching, or anything that we do to keep limber and fit.
and we think WE'RE the advanced creatures? lol
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