Spiders

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What is venom?

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A type of toxin produced by an animal that is delivered through a bite or sting, used by spiders to paralyze their prey.

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What is a dragline?

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A silk thread that enables spiders to hang from ceilings and provides a quick escape route.

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What does it mean to molt?

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The process when a young spider sheds its exoskeleton because it has grown too large for it.

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What are pedipalps?

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Two sensory feelers that look like short legs, with males having larger ones than females.

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What is a bold jumping spider?

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A small black spider with a triangular white patch, known for jumping to catch prey and using silk threads.

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What is the cephalothorax?

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The fused head and thorax of a spider, which contains the eyes, mouthparts, and legs.

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What are chelicerae?

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The mouthparts of spiders that are used to grasp and crush prey, often equipped with fangs.

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What is an arachnid?

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A class of joint-legged invertebrates that includes spiders, scorpions, and ticks.

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How do spiders use silk?

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Spiders produce silk for various purposes, including building webs, creating draglines, and wrapping prey.

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What is the purpose of a spider's web?

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To catch prey, provide shelter, and serve as a means of transportation.