Over 100,000 Unlikely Spider Species in a Cave Built the Largest Web in the World Learn more about how scientists uncovered an unlikely community of arachnids in Europe’s Sulfur Cave and why these spiders usually don’t live together.

Over 100,000 Unlikely Spider Species in a Cave Built the Largest Web in the World #Science #Biology #Zoology #SpiderSpecies #Biodiversity #CaveEcology

Arachnid Megacity Discovered in Cave May Be World's Largest Spider Web More than 100,000 spiders live there.

Arachnid Megacity Discovered in Cave May Be World's Largest Spider Web #Science #Biology #Zoology #SpiderWebs #Biodiversity #CaveEcology

International Biodiversity Consultant Ltd - new academic paper

#Brazil #CaveEcology is threatened… 🌍

In 105 #caves, ecologists found 32 cave-restricted species, half in just 7 caves! Mining, farming & urban growth endanger these fragile subterranean #ecosystems. Urgent #conservation is needed

#BiodiversityLoss

Full paper: www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...

The likely culprit? We suggest structural changes in the cave over time led to the loss of crucial "heat traps," making it unsuitable for these temperature-dependent bats. This highlights the fragility of these unique roosting sites. #CaveEcology #Microclimate #Conservation