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Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans

This photo provided by Daniela C. Roessler in August 2022 shows a jumping spider (E. arcuata) exhibiting leg curling during a REM sleep-like state. A study published on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, finds that some spiders show resting patterns that look like REM sleep — raising questions about how widespread this kind of sleep might be in the animal world. (Daniela C. Roessler via AP) This photo provided by Daniela C. Roessler in August 2022 shows a jumping spider (E. arcuata) exhibiting leg curling during a REM sleep-like state. A study published on Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, finds that some spiders show resting patterns that look like REM sleep — raising questions about how widespread this kind of sleep might be in the animal world. (Daniela C. Roessler via AP)
Do spiders sleep? Study suggests they may snooze like humans