Why Do Spiders Make Silk?

Spiders make silk to catch food, move around, and build homes. Just like how we use string for things like tying our shoes, spiders use their silk to create webs that trap insects. They also use it to swing from place to place or even escape when they’re in trouble!

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Examples

  1. A spider catches a fly in its web by making sticky silk threads
  2. A spider uses silk to swing across a room like a super hero
  3. Spiders use their silk to wrap up prey and carry it home

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