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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Spider_webSpider web - Wikipedia

    A spider web, spiderweb, spider's web, or cobweb (from the archaic word coppe, meaning "spider") is a structure created by a spider out of proteinaceous spider silk extruded from its spinnerets, generally meant to catch its prey.

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  3. www.nhm.ac.uk › discover › what-are-spider-webs-made-ofWhat are spider webs made of? And how? - Natural History Museum

    Learn about the different kinds of spider webs, the silk they are made of and how spiders spin them. Find out how spiders use silk for hunting, hiding, dispersing and more.

  4. www.nationalgeographic.com › animals › articleSpiderwebs and spider silk, explained - National Geographic

    Sep 12, 2019 · Learn how spiders use silk for various purposes, from building webs to catching prey. Discover the different types of webs and silks, and the amazing adaptations of spiders.

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  6. www.youtube.com › watchHow Spiders Make Webs - YouTube

    Jun 18, 2015 · The spider's web is one of nature's greatest engineering feats but how are they made? Find out in just 30 seconds with our simple explanation, complete with illustrations! ...more.

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  7. insideecology.com › 2018/06/21 › a-closer-look-at-spider-websA closer look at spider webs - Inside Ecology

    Jun 21, 2018 · Learn about the different types, designs and features of spider webs, and how they serve various purposes for spiders and humans. Discover how spiders communicate, defend, cooperate and use their webs in various ways.

  8. imb.uq.edu.au › article › 2018What are spider webs made from and how strong are they?

    Mar 5, 2018 · Learn how spiders make silk from proteins and use it for different purposes, such as catching insects. Find out why spider silk is stronger than steel and how humans try to copy it.

  9. www.nhm.ac.uk › discover › spider-websSpider webs: not just for Halloween | Natural History Museum

    Learn about the different kinds of spider webs and how to identify the spiders that make them. Discover the features, functions and secrets of orb, sheet, tangle, funnel, lace, radial and purse webs.