Backyard Bugs & Other Arthropods: Spider & Insect Adaptations
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesThis episode focuses on the adaptations of arachnids and insects. Spiders inhabit backyards that design and build intricate silk webs. They have also developed numerous adaptations that make them efficient predators. Backyards also have insects living above and below the water's surface. More amazing adaptations are introduced including incomplete metamorphosis, eye development, and remarkable breathing apparatus. Part of the "Backyard Bugs & Other Arthropods" series.
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Runtime: 14 minutes 44 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Ecology, Insects
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 8
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- Release Year: 2014
- Producer/Distributor: New Dimension Media/Questar
- Series: Backyard Bugs & Other Arthropods
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