The construction and use of webs by spiders is
unique per species and provides a way to help identify the spider. Some families of spiders use the web not to catch prey, but to create a
dry attachment system while others get their
common name from the
webs they create. The tarantula, as a burrowing spider, uses its web in a variety of ways including as a tripwire and for lining the burrow walls. With captive tarantulas, the wall web lining of the burrow is replaced with what is called a
molting mat, a bowl shaped web to aid with the process of molting.
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