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Biology of Spiders. No. 9: Capture of Prey and Mating: ‘Hyptiotes Paradoxus’

Synopsis
The triangle spider, ‘Hyptiotes paradoxus’, makes a web of unique shape. Moreover, the spider bridges a gap on the apical line with its body so that it holds up and tensions the entire web. When courting and mating the spiders continue to bridge the gap.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Medium
Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 10 min.
Technical information
Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production
1965
Availability
out of distribution
Notes
Paired with BIOLOGY OF SPIDERS No. 10.
Documentation
Accompanying notes.
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
spiders

Credits

Director
E R Skinner; G H Thompson

Distribution Formats

Type
Film
Format
16mm

Production Company

Name

Oxford Scientific Films

Web
http://www.osf.uk.com External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

Oxford Educational Resources

Email
enquiries@oer.co.uk
Web
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Phone
01865 842552
Fax
01865 842551
Address
PO Box 106
Kidlington
Oxon
OX5 1JY
Notes
printed title list and complete catalogue on disk rec’d 10/93

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