Life Cycle Set – Spider

All spider species, ranging from the smallest jumping spiders to the giant huntsman spiders, mature in four different stages – egg, egg sac, spiderling, and adult.

First Stage: Egg – After mating, the females store spermatophores until they are all set to lay eggs. The number of eggs laid varies by the spider species, ranging from a few eggs to hundreds & thousands of eggs. T

Second Stage: Egg Sac – The egg sac, made for protecting the eggs from the elements & against predators such as birds and ants, is the place where the offspring develop. The eggs start hatching in a few weeks. Some spiders carry the sac until the eggs hatch while others leave it in a secure location

Third Stage: Spiderlings – The spiderlings are the immature spiders that bear a great resemblance to their parents. After coming out from the egg sac, the spiderlings immediately disperse by either walking or ballooning.

Fourth Stage: Adult – After five to ten molts, most spider species reach adulthood. When the spiderlings attain maturity, they are ready to reproduce and start the life cycle again.

The set comes with wooden 3 Part Cards, & is presented in a beautiful wooden box with a picture of the corresponding theme printed on the lid.