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A massive spider web estimated to be around 1,000 feet covered an overnight lagoon in the town of Aitoliko, in western Greece.
The industrious creators of the spider web, known as "stretch spiders" for their slender, long bodies, are of the genus Tetragnatha. Their impressive – and slightly terrifying – architectural ambitions have been observed in the United States and Europe. The behavior is rare but not unknown.
Although they may be horrible, these "long-jawed orb weavers" are completely harmless to humans. They were probably attracted by the growth of the mosquito population in the area, the presence of water and heat. This haunted night night was the perfect place for the spider orgy.
According to molecular biologist Maria Chatzaki, "when an animal finds abundant food, high temperatures and sufficient humidity, it has the ideal conditions to be able to make large populations". "The spiders will have their party and will die soon," she said.
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