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Dec 7, 2005 · The Silk Spinners: With David Attenborough. Silk is the secret weapon of the undergrowth. From the protective stalks of lacewing eggs, to the hanging threads of glow-worms, insects use it in an amazing variety of ways.
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Sep 24, 2021 · Life in the Undergrowth is a BBC nature documentary series written and presented by David Attenborough, first transmitted in the UK from 23 November 2005. A study of the evolution and habits of invertebrates, it was the fifth of Attenborough's specialised surveys following his major trilogy that began with Life on Earth. Life in the Undergrowth ...
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Dec 7, 2005 · David Attenborough investigates the power of silk, the secret weapon of the undergrowth, and looks at its many uses in the insect world. Show more. Available now. 58 minutes. Wed 26 Nov 2014 13:10.
- David Attenborough
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- Bridget Appleby
- June 8, 2022
"The Silk Spinners" 7 December 2005 () A wolf spider with young attached to her abdomen The third instalment examines the spiders and others that produce silk. Attenborough visits New Zealand's Waitomo Caves, which are inhabited by fungus gnats whose illuminated larvae sit atop glistening, beaded filaments to lure their prey. The ability to ...
- 23 November –, 21 December 2005
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3. The Silk Spinners. David Attenborough investigates the power of silk, the secret weapon of the undergrowth, and looks at its many uses in the insect world. More. 58 mins. 7 Dec 2005. Available ...
Jul 29, 2009 · Spider dance. David Attenborough tells us that some spiders don't make webs, but still use silk. A female wolf spider trails a dragline of silk in case she needs a safety line. But the male wolf ...
Dec 31, 2004 · S1 E3: Silk is the secret weapon of the undergrowth. From the protective stalks of lacewing eggs, to the hanging threads of glow-worms, insects use it in an amazing variety of ways. Silk is stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter but, unlike steel, it's elastic.
