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The Evolutionary Arms Race: Spiders and Venom

This chapter explores the evolutionary dynamics between spiders and their prey, particularly how the development of venom has shaped their interactions. It highlights the evolutionary arms race between offensive and defensive venom use, culminating in the rare case of funnel web spider venom being lethal to humans.

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