Social 'hippie' spiders don't believe in labels

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Apr 28, 2025, 8:46 am85 pts
New research led by the University of Portsmouth has revealed that African social spiders—dubbed "hippie spiders" for their cooperative lifestyle—may not have distinct personalities after all.

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