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Life in the Undergrowth

The Silk Spinners (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV-G
TV Episode | 50 min | Documentary
Silk is the secret weapon of the undergrowth. From the protective stalks of lacewing eggs, to the hanging threads of glow-worms, insects use it in an amazing variety of ways. Silk is stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter but, ...See moreSilk is the secret weapon of the undergrowth. From the protective stalks of lacewing eggs, to the hanging threads of glow-worms, insects use it in an amazing variety of ways. Silk is stronger than a steel thread of the same diameter but, unlike steel, it's elastic. Witness the spiders who have taken the use of this extraordinary material to its extremes. Written by Anonymous See less
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Producer
Bridget Appleby
Cinematographers
Keith Brust (photography) | Kevin Flay (photography) | Alastair MacEwen (photography)
Editor
Andrew Mort (as Andy Mort)
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Status
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Updated Dec 7, 2005
Release date
Dec 7, 2005 (United Kingdom)
Awards
Series awards
1 win & 2 nominations

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