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Spider web

Scope note

Webs that are spun by spiders, made of interlaced threads of viscous protein fluid that harden on exposure to air. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000191704

Broader Terms used

web

Term used for

spider webs
web, spider

Created

13yrs ago

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