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 an African fishing spider that preys on fish, tadpoles, and frogs. It explains the spider's hunting technique, where it rests on water surfaces and detects prey through vibrations. The spider pounces quickly, subdues its prey, and uses digestive enzymes to liquefy it before consuming the entire meal.

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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?

South America

Africa

Asia

Australia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual prey does the fishing spider hunt?

Frogs

Mice

Snakes

Birds

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the fishing spider detect its prey?

By smell

By vibrations

By sound

By sight

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the fishing spider do after capturing its prey?

It stores it for later

It subdues it under its body

It immediately eats it

It releases it

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What process does the spider use to consume its prey?

Swallowing whole

Liquefying with enzymes

Chewing

Sucking blood