The researchers found that funnel-weaving spiders alter how their silk webs transmit vibrations in response to local noise.

Researchers have found evidence that a common North American spider species alters its webs to deal with urban noise ...

"I’d say Spider is a top-five bass lake in the area. It’s kind of a secret – a very quiet largemouth lake, with big bass in it.” ...

Unfortunately for NC arachnophobes, one of these species may prefer hiding in folded linens, closets and shoes.