Understanding Spider Silk Properties

The video explains how spiders build webs using silk, a material produced by special organs called spinettes. The silk starts as a liquid and is transformed into strands by the spider's back legs. There are up to seven types of spider silk, each serving different purposes. Spiders use silk to wrap eggs, create sticky webs for catching insects, and even as a safety line or parachute. Spider silk is a versatile and remarkable material.

What is the initial form of spider silk before it becomes strands?

• Solid

• Gas

• Liquid

• Powder

How many types of spider silk are there?

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

• Three

What is one use of the soft kind of spider silk?

• To build nests

• To wrap their eggs

• To create tunnels

• To make noise

What can a line of spider silk be used for?

• To create art

• To make music

• To keep spiders safe while jumping

• To catch fish

What is a unique feature of spider webs?

• They are edible

• They are invisible

• They are made of sensational material

• They are colorful