Ask Smithsonian: How Do Spiders Make Their Webs?
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Learning exactly what those spinnerets are doing might just generate a whole new web of understanding
How do spiders make their webs? What are the properties of spider silk that make it ideal for web-making? Are there any other materials that could be used instead of silk?
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How do spiders make their webs? What are the properties of spider silk that make it ideal for web-making? Are there any other materials that could be used instead of silk?
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