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It's a fascinating study, but the problem with extrapolating to humans is that spider brains are closer to a more basic stimulant-response behavior than we are.

It's a fascinating study, but the problem with extrapolating to humans is that spider brains are closer to a more basic stimulant-response behavior than we are. On the other hand, spiders DO build web 'sites' and await food delivery...

nonbel 10y ago
Some may find the accompanying video to be more convincing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2HipedgM3I https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2HipedgM3I
digi_owl 10y ago
Never mind that the reason plants produce caffeine is that it is useful as a pesticide.