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Daddy Longlegs have eight appendages, but only six of them are actually legs. Learn about these fascinating arachnids and why they only need just over half of their legs to survive, and observe the benefits and risks of having long legs in nature in an engaging video.
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Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
- Address the difference between arachnids and spiders
- Discuss the common misconception about the dangers from bites
Classroom Considerations
- Relies on prior knowledge of spiders, animal adaptations, and predator/prey relationships
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Provides closed captioning for the hearing impaired
- Links to related resources for additional learning
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- None