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Sticky. Stretchy. Waterproof. The Amazing Underwater Tape of the Caddisfly

See the unseen at the very edge of our visible world. Get a new perspective on our place in the universe and meet extraordinary new friends. Explore big scientific mysteries by going incredibly small.

Sticky. Stretchy. Waterproof. The Amazing Underwater Tape of the Caddisfly

Season 3 Episode 13 | 3m 35s | CC

What do you do if you are a tiny caddisfly larva growing up in a torrent of water and debris? Simple. You build a shelter out of carefully selected pebbles and some homespun waterproof tape.

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