Fastest spin on Earth? For animals that rely on legs, scientists say one spider takes gold
New research shows that individuals from the spider family Selenopidae — commonly known as flattie spiders — can sense prey approaching from any direction and whip around in one-eighth of a second to strike. High-speed footage reveals that a swift flex of their long legs helps the hunters accomplish this feat, deemed the fastest leg-driven turn of any animal on the planet. …read more
