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historical-knowledge
The spiders' ability to pass down knowledge genetically allows them to draw on historical experiences to inform their current strategies against the giants.
1 chapter across 1 book
Children of Time (2015)Adrian Tchaikovsky
Chapter 56
In this chapter, Portia and her spider comrades navigate the intimidating environment of a giant ship, using their intelligence and biological knowledge to set traps and deploy chemical weapons against their giant adversaries. They successfully ambush a group of giants, utilizing a concoction derived from their ancestors' studies to incapacitate them, showcasing the spiders' strategic evolution and adaptation in a hostile environment.