paralyze
—To make an animal unable to move.
pupa (pl. pupae)
—The third stage in the life of
some insects.
species
—A group of living things that share
certain characteristics and can mate and produce
healthy young.
spinneret
—A tubelike structure on a spider’s
abdomen that releases silk.
thorax
—The middle section of an insect’s body,
where the legs are attached.
venom
—A poisonous liquid that some animals
make inside their bodies.
warm-blooded
—Having the same body
temperature no matter how warm or cold the
surroundings are.
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