Egg sacs, spiderlings and dispersal

The long thread helps keep this Tama egg sac safe from predators like ants. Photo: M Gray © Australian Museum.

Find out how spiders protect their eggs and how the newly hatched spiders make their way into the world.

• Egg sacs and maternal care
• Spiderlings and dispersal

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