# This Trap Wants Ants to Take a Bite

- Published: 2026-06-27T09:01:39Z
- Updated: 2026-07-07T10:21:56Z
- Section: Science & Environment
- Language: English (en)
- Source: The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/27/science/this-trap-wants-ants-to-take-a-bite.html
- Tags: The New York Times · Science
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Named for an ancient Roman crossbow-like weapon, the newly found “ballista” spider uses a springy snare to catch prey.

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