How can spiders go so long without food (weeks) when their body is so small? Where do they store all their energy?

Question

How can spiders go so long without food (weeks) when their body is so small? Where do they store all their energy?

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Answer 1

Spiders can store the energy from the food they eat in their bodies. They are good at conserving and using that energy slowly, which helps them go without food for weeks. It’s like having a reserve tank of energy that they use when they need it.