Why do spiders always sit on their webs facing downwards?

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Why do spiders always sit on their webs facing downwards?

2006-09-26 16:55:40 · 3 answers · asked by rainfingers 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology

I think the first answerer is making things up. Anyone else know the answer?

2006-09-26 17:32:08 · update #1

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I would imagine that it is easier to see their prey when they are not staring into a bright sky.

2006-09-26 17:49:50 · answer #1 · answered by Stewart H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Spiders face down because it is the most tactical position, most things that get in their web come from below, so they have a better view of prey, and a better reaction time if they were watching it before it hit the web.

2006-09-27 00:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by shadowcockindustries 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Its more comfortable for the spider to face downwards. Its like sitting on your knees as opposed to standing up.

2006-09-27 00:42:45 · answer #3 · answered by closetcoon_fan 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋