The article explores the hunting strategies and unique habitats of the California turret spider and the wormlion. The turret spider resides in a castle-like turret, camouflaged with mud and leaves, relying on vibrations to detect prey despite its poor vision. This spider can live up to 16 years within its lair, waiting patiently for unsuspecting victims. In contrast, the article also introduces the aggressive wormlion, which ambushes prey from a pit, showcasing the diverse and fascinating predatory techniques in the animal kingdom.
A California turret spider's castle-like lair camouflages its presence, allowing it to ambush unsuspecting prey. It has poor vision but relies on vibrations for hunting.
Turret spiders can live up to 16 years in their turrets, using a strategy that has existed long before spiders evolved to build intricate webs.
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