Spiders: We'd Probably All Be Dead Without Them

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

American Museum of Natural History

Collection:

American Museum of Natural History

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This BioBulletin Web site takes a close look at spiders, the planet's number one carnivore. The site includes text, videos, photographs, and interviews with key scientists. The Introduction paints a picture of what life would be like on our planet without spiders. The Vital Spider takes a look at the variety and population of spiders in the world, their important contributions, and scientific attempts to create "biosilk."About Spiders is an in-depth look at everything from spider anatomy and feeding habitats to how they produce silk and venom. Hunting Spiders Down Under profiles the work of arachnologists in their favorite destination, Australia. Weird Spiders has photographs and profiles of 11 species of spiders.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Readings

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML, Video

Conditions of Use:

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All text, images, and software code on this website are copyright property of the American Museum of Natural History and its programmers unless otherwise noted. They may be used for the personal education of website visitors. They may not be placed in the public domain. Any commercial reproduction, redistribution, publication, or other use by electronic means or otherwise is prohibited unless pursuant to a written license signed by the Museum.