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A large cave weta found in the cave systems of the Waitomo region in New Zealand. It has very long legs and antennae adapted to navigating dark cave environments. These weta form an important part of cave ecosystems, connecting surface and underground food webs.
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Cave weta venture outside caves at night to feed, then return and deposit their droppings inside, providing an essential nutrient input for the entire cave ecosystem.