Spider Webs

Spider webs are complex structures composed of silk threads produced by spiders. These webs are built by spiders to capture their prey, such as insects and other small animals, and are extremely strong, surpassing kevlar and steel in tensile strength. Spider webs offer many ecological benefits, providing shelter, food and nesting sites to other animals, and aiding in the dispersal of pollen and seeds. Spider webs are also a source of inspiration for scientists and engineers, inspiring structures for technologies such as sensing networks, tissue scaffolds, and protective armor.