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This phenomenon typically transpires following periods of high heat and fog. Spider colonies, comprising up to 500 members, work together to weave their webs in tree canopies or elevated structures.

Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias or thread veins, resemble spider webs or tree branches. They occur when damage to blood vessels close to the skin's surface causes them to widen.