Spiders and Traps

What is the purpose of a spider's web?

• To catch prey

• To build a home

• To protect itself

• To communicate with other spiders

Why do spiders use traps?

• To stay safe while catching prey

• To scare away other insects

• To build a strong web

• To show off their hunting skills

What is a trapdoor spider known for?

• Hiding inside a trapdoor

• Building a web in the air

• Catching prey in a sticky web

• Luring bugs with a sweet perfume

How do spiders catch their prey?

• By spinning webs

• By jumping on them

• By chasing them

• By using their venom

What is the main role of spiders in the ecosystem?

• Pest control

• Pollination

• Seed dispersal

• Soil enrichment

What is a unique trapping technique of the dinopus spider?

• Taking the trap to the food

• Building a web in the ground

• Using a sticky web

• Luring bugs with a sweet perfume

Why did the students use a web to trap the giant mantis?

• Because the mantis was too big for a trapdoor

• Because they wanted to study its behavior

• Because they wanted to scare it away

• Because they thought it would be fun

What did the students learn from their field trip?

• Spiders are skilled trappers

• There are many different types of spiders

• Spiders play an important role in pest control

• All of the above