6 天之前 · At around 3,300 meters (2 miles) below the surface of the ocean off the coast of Alaska, where the warm light of the Sun never penetrates, an NOAA Ocean Exploration remotely operated underwater vehicle came across a strange, golden orb.

2023年9月8日 · Scientists stumbled upon the smooth, soft object stuck tightly to a rock about two miles below the surface of the Pacific Ocean on August 30. They had been using remotely operated vehicles (ROVs)...

2023年9月7日 · Invoking almost fairytale-like imagery, the specimen has since been dubbed a “golden orb” and even a “golden egg,” by media outlets.

2023年9月8日 · A mysterious golden "orb" found at the bottom of the ocean during a research expedition is "biological in origin" — but scientists have no idea what it is.

On a routine ocean exploration off the coast of Alaska, scientists stumbled upon an unexpected and puzzling discovery: a mysterious golden orb lying 3,300 meters (2 miles) beneath the ocean ...

2023年9月3日 · The Golden Orbweaver, scientifically named Trichonephila clavipes, is a fascinating spider that has piqued the curiosity of many nature enthusiasts. Known for its striking appearance and impressive web-spinning skills, it can be found across the southeast United States all the way to Argentina and Peru.

Nephila consists of numerous species found in warmer regions around the world, although some species formerly included in the genus have been moved to Trichonephila. They are commonly called golden silk orb-weavers, golden orb-weavers, giant wood spiders, or banana spiders.

2023年9月25日 · Some media have since dubbed it the “golden orb.” The small dome-shaped gold-colored object has puzzled both scientists and the public. What is it? Scientists still don’t know for sure. But...

The Golden Orb Weaving Spiders build large, strong orb webs with a golden sheen. Golden Orb Weaving Spiders are large spiders with silvery-grey to plum coloured bodies and brown-black, often yellow banded legs. The males are tiny and red-brown to brown in colour.

Trichonephila clavipes (formerly known as Nephila clavipes), commonly known as the golden silk orb-weaver, golden silk spider, golden orb weaver spider or colloquially banana spider (a name shared with several others), is an orb-weaving spider species which inhabits forests and wooded areas ranging from the southern US to Argentina. [3]