Fishing Spider Behavior and Habitat

Fishing Spider Behavior and Habitat

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video introduces a unique fishing spider found in Africa that preys on fish, tadpoles, and frogs. It explains the spider's hunting technique, where it detects prey vibrations on water surfaces and captures them with speed. The spider then uses digestive enzymes to liquefy its prey, allowing it to consume the entire meal. The video concludes by emphasizing the spider's ability to eat a whole frog.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the fishing spider primarily reside?

Asia

Africa

South America

Australia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual prey does the fishing spider hunt?

Snakes

Frogs

Birds

Mice

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the fishing spider detect its prey?

By sight

By sound

By vibrations

By smell

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step the spider takes after capturing its prey?

It eats it whole

It stores it for later

It wraps it in silk

It releases digestive enzymes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the frog after the spider releases digestive enzymes?

It shrinks

It changes color

It liquefies

It becomes paralyzed