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biological-communication
The use of ant colonies as analytical engines highlights the intricate biological communication systems that underpin the spiders' society and their scientific endeavors.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 31
In this chapter, Portia and her colleagues in Great Nest grapple with a devastating plague that threatens their society, working tirelessly to find a cure by studying the immune spiderlings. As they face dwindling resources and mounting despair, they uncover a deeper understanding of the biological mechanisms at play, leading to a potential breakthrough in their fight against the epidemic.