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

wait til you find out how long fleas can survive without feeding

It’s a combination of their small size (movements require less energy with smaller mass), an ability to slow their metabolism when needed (e.g. when it gets colder), and having fat stores they can convert into energy.