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Spiders digest prey outside their bodies

Spiders digest prey outside their bodies

Spiders digest prey outside their bodies

Spiders inject or regurgitate digestive enzymes onto prey, then suck up the liquefied tissues — classic “liquid feeders.”

Solid chewing is optional; chemistry does the heavy work outside the mouthparts.

Dinner is a smoothie first. The web’s catch becomes a protein drink before it ever goes in.

Shahzad Mahota Shahzad Mahota @shahzad-mahota

Spiders digest prey outside their bodies