For nearly grown spiderlings, lingering in their mother’s web instead of setting off on their own turns out to be a boon for the mom, as well as themselves.
A mother Anelosimus studiosus spider and her nearly adult young gang up on a housefly–a magnificent feast, if they can subdue such a giant.
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