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Is there a chemical that spiders use to make webs?

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Q: Is there a chemical that spiders use to make webs?
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Why do spiders have spider webs?

Spiders make unique webs because they do not want other spiders coming into their webs. They have a unique shape, design, and scent to keep other away.


Why does a spider spins its web?

Spiders that spin webs do so as a means of catching food. Another reason for webs is that male spiders use them during the process of reproduction.


How do spiders adapt to their environment?

Spiders have adapted by using their webs. They use it to catch their prey and trap and roll them up in the webs.


What do spiders use apart from webs?

their eye balls


What are the organs that spiders use to spin their webs?

spinnerets


Most spiders can make what that is superstrong and flexible only about half of them use it to build webs though?

silk


What do spiders do with there silk?

Spiders spin webs with their silk and also use it to wrap up their prey.


Why does a spider spin web?

Spiders that spin webs do so as a means of catching food. Another reason for webs is that male spiders use them during the process of reproduction.


Can grasshoppers spin webs?

No, grasshoppers cannot spin webs. Spiders, considered arachnids and not insects like a grasshopper spin webs. Not all spiders spin webs, but those that do mainly use them to catch their food. There are other insects , like butterflies and silkworms, that produce a web-like substance. this substance is used to make their cocoons though, not to spin webs.


Which spiders don't use webs to catch their prey?

Not all spiders spin webs to catch their food with. Among them are the wolf spider, trapdoor spider and the jumping spider.


Are food web woven by spiders and caterpillars?

Interestingly enough, webs are made by both caterpillars and spiders. Tent caterpillars create web-like nests in trees that resemble tents. These silken nests protect them from predators, and also allow them to feed on the leaves of the tree. Spiders also make silken webs. These are typically closer to the shape most often associated with webs. Most spider use their webs to trap their prey and eat.


What insects spin a web?

Several insects spin webs, such as Silk Worms. There are also Embioptera more commonly known as "Web Spinners". Don't be confused by different types of webs like spiders (which are arachnids) use to catch prey.