Spiders by Gail Gibbons

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What is ballooning in relation to spiders?

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Ballooning is a method used by spiders to travel through the air by releasing silk that allows them to float.

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What behavior might a female spider exhibit if she is hungry?

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If a female spider is hungry, she might eat the male spider.

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Name a dangerous spider species.

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The Black Widow is one dangerous spider species.

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What is the largest spider species?

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The largest spider species is the tarantula.

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How many legs do insects have?

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Insects have 6 legs.

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How many legs do spiders have?

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Spiders have 8 legs.

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What is the primary diet of most spiders?

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Most spiders primarily eat insects.

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What is the role of silk in a spider's life?

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Silk is used for various purposes, including building webs, creating draglines, and ballooning.

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What is the difference between spiders and insects in terms of body structure?

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Spiders have two body segments (cephalothorax and abdomen), while insects have three (head, thorax, and abdomen).

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What is the purpose of a spider's web?

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A spider's web is primarily used for trapping prey.

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