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Spider webs catch more than prey. They're also jam-packed with animal DNA

A man in sunglasses wraps an elaborate spider web around a small plastic stick.

Spider webs, it turns out, trap more than unwitting bugs. The sticky surfaces also contain a bounty of genetic materials from dozens of animal species — making them a powerful tool for measuring biodiversity. 



from CBC | Technology News https://ift.tt/MwExq8B
Spider webs catch more than prey. They're also jam-packed with animal DNA Spider webs catch more than prey. They're also jam-packed with animal DNA Reviewed by mr anox on 13:04 Rating: 5

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