You have learned that spiders have many unique adaptations which enable them to survive in many different environments.

These adaptations may be chemical, physical, or behavioral.

Your Task

You are a spider scientist interested in strange and unusual spiders. Your task is to search the web to find and describe the MOST UNIQUE ADAPTATION which a spider uses for purposes of defense.

Directions

Find the most unique defense adaptation and report it to Anansi's Show and Tell. Your report should include:

1. Name of spider

2. Where spider is found (its habitat)

3. Main predators of the spider

4. Description of the UNIQUE ADAPTATION

5. Why the adaptation is so unique

6. Drawing or photo of your spider

Search the Web

To begin your search, go to the links page of www.spiderroom.info. Make sure to visit the Arachnology Home Page on the links page to find even more great sites as you pursue your web quest.

Report and Receive Your Reward

Report your findings to Anansi's Show and Tell. All students who submit their unique spider defense adaptations will receive a special award to create a special SpiderRoom.Info T-Shirt Transfer!