How Does it Work? - Spider's Web

Sophie, a young naturalist, explores the intricate engineering of spider webs. She learns about the silk-producing spinnerets, the construction of webs, and the different types of silk used for various purposes. Sophie observes the spider's precision in creating sticky and nonsticky spirals and discovers how spiders use their webs as sensory systems to detect vibrations. She is surprised to learn about the web's short lifespan and the recycling process. Sophie's study concludes with a deep respect for the spider's sustainable practices and the complexity of their web-spinning abilities.

What are spinnerets and what is their role in a spider's web?

• They are the spider's legs used for walking.

• They are silk-producing organs that help in web construction.

• They are sensory organs for detecting prey.

• They are used for storing food.

How does a spider begin constructing its web?

• By selecting an anchor point and releasing a silk thread.

• By creating a sticky spiral first.

• By laying down nonsticky silk.

• By wrapping prey in silk.

What is the purpose of the nonsticky spirals in a spider's web?

• To trap prey effectively.

• To allow the spider to move without getting caught.

• To store food for later.

• To attract other spiders.

How does a spider detect what is happening on its web?

• By using its eyes to see vibrations.

• By tasting the air with its tongue.

• By listening for sounds with its ears.

• By feeling vibrations through sensitive hairs on its legs.

What does a spider do with its old web?

• It uses it to build a new web.

• It consumes it to recycle energy.

• It abandons it and moves to a new location.

• It leaves it to decay naturally.