A 2004 study found that the peristome of N. bicalcarata plays a very important role in prey capture.
However, a few species, such as P. raffrayi, are known to cooperate in prey capture.
One study found that the success rate of prey capture increased 3.6 times over solitary foraging.
Some spiders build resting webs that are not used for prey capture.
These also sometimes feature stabilimenta, suggesting that prey capture plays no role in its construction.
Cnidae are used for prey capture and defense from predators.
In general, it is fast-acting, allowing for effective prey capture.
Several species have been shown to use surface wave detection for prey capture.
Although poorly understood, it has been proposed to be involved in prey capture.
This long trailing tentacle is thought to facilitate prey capture.