WEB SPINNER Meaning and
Definition
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Web spinner refers to an arachnid belonging to the order Embioptera, commonly known as webspinners. They are small, soft-bodied insects found in tropical and temperate regions around the world. The name "web spinner" comes from their unique ability to construct silk galleries or tunnels by spinning silk threads.
The body of a web spinner typically measures between 3 to 12 millimeters in length, with females being larger than males. They have long, slender antennae, chewing mouthparts, and two pairs of wings. Their hind wings are reduced to small, leaf-like structures, while the front wings are elongated and serve as covers for the folded hind wings.
Web spinners are primarily nocturnal insects that spend their lives in silk tunnels they create within leaf litter, soil, or crevices. These tunnels provide shelter and protection from predators. They feed on decomposing organic matter, fungi, and algae that grow in their silk galleries. Unlike other silk-producing insects, such as spiders, web spinners do not use their silk for trapping prey.
There are around 360 species of web spinners known to date, and they primarily inhabit moist habitats like forests and grasslands. They play a crucial ecological role in soil aeration and nutrient cycling. Despite their ecological importance, web spinners are not commonly observed due to their small size and nocturnal habits.
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Etymology of WEB SPINNER
The term "web spinner" has its roots in Old English and Middle English.
The word "web" comes from the Old English word "wæb" or "webb", which meant a woven fabric or cloth. It is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wabjam". Over time, the meaning of "web" expanded to include the intricate structure of a spider's silk, which it uses to create its web.
The word "spinner" can be traced back to the Middle English word "spinnere", which came from the Old English term "spinnere". Both terms refer to a person who spins or twists fibers together to form thread or yarn. The Old English "spinnere" evolved from the Proto-Germanic word "spinnan", which means "to spin".
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