Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?

Why Don't Spiders Stick to Their Webs?

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Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video explores the intricate and sticky nature of spider webs, highlighting their beauty and complexity. It explains the various uses of spider silk, such as making cocoons and ballooning. The video delves into why spiders don't get stuck in their own webs, citing reasons like careful movement and non-sticky threads. It also discusses the possibility of a chemical coating on spiders that repels sticky silk, based on recent research.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How do spiders use non-adhesive threads in their webs?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What did researchers find about the coating on certain spiders that helps them avoid getting stuck?

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