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Life on a thread (1973)

1973 · Short film · 20 min

Synopsis

Shows the building of the geometric orb web and prey catching of the spider Araneus diadematus Cl. (Araneae, Araneidae). Shows details and overall patterns of an organism's movements, and how such movements fit into nature's framework, helping a species to survive in its environment Search Educational Film Journals at Media History Project for references to this film

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Running time
20 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Educational Films, Ephemeral Films

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