Spider silk is incredibly thin, but, thread for thread, it can be stronger than steel and is very stretchy.
Spider silk is incredibly thin, but, thread for thread, it can be stronger than steel and is very stretchy. Scientists study it to make strong, light materials for medicine and clothing. Spiders make different types of silk for webs, for wrapping food and for building egg sacs. Most spiders are harmless to people and help us by eating insects.
Reported by Kian, Class 6, Northstar School, Raipur (young reporter).