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Golden Orb-Weaver Spider

• Element 1: Emblem

  Aesthetics - striped legs

  The Golden Orb spider has striped legs specialised for weaving. Their contrast of dark brown/black and green/yellow allows warning and repelling of potential predators to which their venom might be of little danger.

• Element 2: Pattern

  Aesthetics - strong webs

  The web of a large Australian spider is so strong it could be used for skin grafts and bulletproof clothing. The golden orb-weaving spider's silk could be up to 100 times tougher than synthetic products used today.