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    7 months ago

    What makes it harden? Is it nonnewtonian? Does it impale its prey?

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      7 months ago

      Its been a bit since i read it now but i think hitting the air makes it dry very quickly (something having to do with the chaotic shape of the proteins in the “beam”). Its a quick read if you want to check my memory