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Spider's web on frosted grasses alongside the River Test at Britford, Hampshire, England, UK © Guy Edwardes/2020VISION
Do spiders hibernate in winter? As the temperature drops some spider species develop enzymes in their blood that act like antifreeze, and then enter a state called diapause where their metabolism slows right down and they use barely any energy. This isn't a complete hibernation... Read the full blog: where do spiders go in winter
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