36 hours after drowning, wolf spiders were able to revive themselves and suffered no ill effects, scientists discovered recently.
A study at the University of Rennes in France found that wolf spiders died after 24 to 36 hours of being immersed in water. But when the scientists came back to weigh the dead spiders, they found them alive again. Apparently wolf spiders can put themselves into comas and shut down the metabolic processes that do not require air. Arachnologist Julien Pétillon says,
A study at the University of Rennes in France found that wolf spiders died after 24 to 36 hours of being immersed in water. But when the scientists came back to weigh the dead spiders, they found them alive again. Apparently wolf spiders can put themselves into comas and shut down the metabolic processes that do not require air. Arachnologist Julien Pétillon says,
(image credit: Sonia Dourlot )"There could be many other species that could this this that we do not know of yet."
From the Upcoming ueue, submitted by Marilyn Terrell.
I remember from when I was a wee kid that any spiders in the pool had to be bought to an adults attention as funnel web spiders could hold their breath for a few days.
Of course as kids we all tried to see how long we could our breath and decided funnel webs were scary. That and their fun habit of taking up residence in your socks and shoes.
It is becoming more inventive as time passes. first crawling out of the drain, then zip-lining from the ceiling and finally hiding under the curve in the soap. I think he chooses the shower for his sneak attacks because he knows I am no more vulnerable than when wet and naked.
Knowing college professors, I can believe that was what happened.
believe it or not, i really felt extreme guilt about doing that.
too bad they can't be revived after being squashed.
GREEEAAAAT.