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

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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