Types of Spider Webs

SHEET WEB
Sheet webs are composed of thick layers of silk. They stretch across blades of grass and branches. Sheet-weaving spiders plant a few sneaky strands of silk above the web. When a bug flies into one of the strands, they will be knocked down into the web.

Sheet-weaving spiders will hide underneath the web and wait for their chance to strike. The Linyphiidae family is known to weave sheet webs. Though the webs can be flat, they also can have a domed or bowl-like appearance.

Spiders would definitely win the award for most crafty. Their unique web designs aren’t just cool to look at, they’re also practical. Without their webs, spiders wouldn’t enjoy nearly as many tasty meals. Which of these webs have you stumbled across? Let us know in the comments below!
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