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Joel Kontinen
When spiders self-amputate two of their legs, they
quickly adjust their running gait so they can return to full speed
Spiders can run as
fast after two of their legs are cut off.
“Spiders can reach their top running speeds again soon
after self-amputating a limb – a trick that could inspire robots that can move
more effectively when they are damaged.
When threatened by a predator, spiders can detach
their legs in a process called autotomy – up to 40 per cent of wild spiders
have missing legs as a result. Their
legs fully grow back when they moult, which can be e within one to two months
for juveniles.“
This is a way of making the spiders regrow their limbs,
brought about intelligent design.
Source:
James Woodford 2025
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