All spiders are predatory eight-legged creatures that have organs to spin silk at the back ends of their bodies. They are the largest part of the Arachnid family, a group that also includes scorpions and ticks. There are about 40,000 known species of spiders. Most spiders use a web to catch their prey, which are usually insects. The most characteristic feature of spiders is their ability to produce silken threads. Applications and uses of spider silk in various fields especially medical, industrial, and armed services is increasing day by day.
Rohitashav Nagar*
Dept. of Agronomy, School of Agricultural Sciences, Career Point University, Kota, Rajasthan (324 005), India
S.K. Trivedi
Deepak Nagar
Monika Karnawat
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