Comment on Newly discovered spider builds spring loaded snare to catch antsparentComments−ajuc2moStrength of fibers scales with crossection area, mass scales with volume.−salynchnew2moThere are probably some other interesting adaptations involved, like the fact that the surface of a mantis shrimp's (shell? carapace?) selectively filters out sound waves (and thus, shockwaves caused by its own "punch").
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Strength of fibers scales with crossection area, mass scales with volume.
There are probably some other interesting adaptations involved, like the fact that the surface of a mantis shrimp's (shell? carapace?) selectively filters out sound waves (and thus, shockwaves caused by its own "punch").