THE WATER-SPIDER 



The spider is seen just leaving its diving- The spider jerks its body and legs out at carrying with it what looks like a sil- 

 bell to ascend to the surface to capture air. the surface and then dives very air-bubble air entangled in the hair. 



The tpider reache* iti air-dome. Note Running down the side of the nest, the brushes off the air at the entrance, and 



bow the touch of its leg indents the in- spider the bubble ascends into the silken balloon. 



flated balloon. Photos: J. J. \\\ird, I 



