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Bookmark or Share- Spiderwebs and spider silk, explained - National GeographicSpiders spin webs out of silk, but they also use their threads as slingshots, submarines, and hang-gliders. Spider silk is one of the most versatile materials on Earth. Actually a protein...
- Spider web - WikipediaA spider web, spiderweb, spider's web, or cobweb (from the archaic word coppe, meaning 'spider') [1] is a structure created by a spider out of proteinaceous spider silk extruded from its spinnerets, generally meant to catch its prey.
- What are spider webs made of? And how? - Natural History MuseumFind out how web-spinning spiders do what they do and learn about the impressive, multipurpose material they use to catch their dinner. Spiders make their webs from silk, a natural fibre made of protein. Not only does spider silk combine the useful properties of high tensile strength and extensibility, it can be beautiful in its own right.
- Ask Smithsonian: How Do Spiders Make Their Webs?Spiders are skillful engineers, gifted with amazing planning skills and a material that allows them to precisely design rigorous and functional webs. The material—spider silk—has chemical...
- Six Surprising Facts About Spiderwebs - JSTOR DailyMost insects caught by spiders are small; a larger web increases the odds of catching more flies. However, spiders may not be able to fully thrive and reproduce while consuming solely run-of-the-mill small insects.
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