RE: My new pet is a Jumping Spider

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wittywheat (66)in Fascinating Insects • 3 years ago

I happened to read about jumping spiders today and according to the online encylopedia, they don't spin webs. It's interesting to spot from your photos that they still produce silk for other purposes. 😄

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quochuy (77) 3 years ago

That’s correct. They produce silk for two reasons I know of:

Build their hammock, the silk mesh where they rest in
To create a safety line behind them when they jump. If they miss their target the line will keep them from falling and they can then climb back up.

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wittywheat (66) 3 years ago

Many thanks for the helpful information! 😄

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