Question
Download Solution PDFThe silk produced by spiders is called
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Gossamer silk.
Key Points
Gossamer silk -
- Spider silk is protein fibre spun by spiders.
- It is also known as "Gossamer". Hence the correct answer is option 2.
- Spider silk is an extremely strong material and is on a weight basis stronger than steel.
- Also known as 'gossamer', this is a protein fibre spun by spiders.
- Due to its demand, and unavailability, it has even acquired the nickname, 'Holy Grail".
- This silk comes from the glands of the spider and is both flexible and lightweight.
- For a spider, this fibre is used for catching its prey, serves as a lifeline while jumping, and is a place to nest its egg.
- As far as the human side is concerned, silk is used in making bulletproof clothing, rust-free panels on motor vehicles, surgical thread etc.
- Spider silk, also known as gossamer, is a protein fibre spun by spiders.
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