# @macquarieuni on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DaE5A1vjFyv
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67304847-macquarieuni-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/24a16c4c71.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-06-27T04:46:36.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Macquarie University (@macquarieuni) — https://gondola.cc/macquarieuni

## Caption

Nature said "hi" 🕷️

Speaking of spiders, did you know Macquarie University researchers were part of an international team that discovered a new Australian spider? Nicknamed the ballista spider, this tiny predator uses a spring-loaded web to launch itself at a single species of ant.

Link in bio to read more 🔗

#MyMQ #AustralianSpider

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## Tags

mymq, australianspider

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