2007-09-14 09:28:30 · 4 answers · asked by jhilgert00 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Argiope aurantia or American Garden Spider does
but
Araneus diadematus, European Garden Spider does NOT.
So, I guess it depends which garden spider you are referring to
2007-09-14 09:40:03 · answer #1 · answered by Matthew K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They coat the zig-zag with a protein that reflects ultraviolet light. Now, the insect looks at it and sees a big, white flower.
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2007-09-14 16:45:36 · answer #2 · answered by morph_888 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well morph has google. Anyway, they do it because it's easier for them to move around on because of their long legs and they do create an illusion of a flower in the sun.
2007-09-14 16:56:08 · answer #3 · answered by James 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It makes more surface area to catch the prey.
2007-09-14 17:39:33 · answer #4 · answered by Frosty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋