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spinneret
An organ used used by spiders and some insect larvae to spin silk. Spinnerets are nozzle-like organs usually situated on the underside of the abdomen, towards the rear. Spiders may have between 2 and 8 spinnerets, depending on the species, and each spinneret can move independently or in concert with others.
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