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A '''web''', also called a '''[[spider]]'s web''' or '''cobweb''', was a grid-like design created to trap things. Spiders created webs to catch prey, but the term was also applicable in relation to activities and shapes, as well as organisations or subjects that were widespread. [[Clark Goodman]] saw the [[World Wide Web]] as a sign of [[human]]ity's psychological debt to spiders. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Worldwide Web (audio story)|Worldwide Web]]'') | A '''web''', also called a '''[[spider]]'s web''' or '''cobweb''', was a grid-like design created to trap things. Spiders created webs to catch prey, but the term was also applicable in relation to activities and shapes, as well as organisations or subjects that were widespread. [[Clark Goodman]] saw the [[World Wide Web]] as a sign of [[human]]ity's psychological debt to spiders. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Worldwide Web (audio story)|Worldwide Web]]'') | ||
On the [[Sense Sphere]], the [[First Doctor]] became caught in a [[Zilgan]]'s web, but managed to free himself. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Monsters from Earth]]'') | On the [[Sense Sphere]], the [[First Doctor]] became caught in a [[Zilgan]]'s web, but managed to free himself. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Monsters from Earth (short story)|The Monsters from Earth]]'') | ||
[[Barbara Wright]] was caught in a giant web when she decided to be the first to leave the TARDIS. She was freed by the First Doctor just before a [[Spider (Dr. Who in the Spider's Web)|large spider]] arrived. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Dr. Who in the Spider's Web (comic story)|Dr. Who in the Spider's Web]]'') | [[Barbara Wright]] was caught in a giant web when she decided to be the first to leave the TARDIS. She was freed by the First Doctor just before a [[Spider (Dr. Who in the Spider's Web)|large spider]] arrived. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Dr. Who in the Spider's Web (comic story)|Dr. Who in the Spider's Web]]'') | ||
[[File:Daleks lie inactive.jpg|thumb|Cobwebs around two inactive [[Dalek]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'')]] | [[File:Daleks lie inactive.jpg|thumb|Cobwebs around two inactive [[Dalek]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Power of the Daleks (TV story)|The Power of the Daleks]]'')]] | ||
When [[Morag (The Sons of Grekk)|Morag]] pushed the First Doctor into the Pit, his fall was broken by a web spun by the spider-like prisoners. They later used the webbing to set a trap for Morag and the other sons of [[Grekk]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sons of Grekk]]'') | When [[Morag (The Sons of Grekk)|Morag]] pushed the First Doctor into the Pit, his fall was broken by a web spun by the spider-like prisoners. They later used the webbing to set a trap for Morag and the other sons of [[Grekk]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Sons of Grekk (short story)|The Sons of Grekk]]'') | ||
The [[Animus]] was able to generate web and could also create [[web being]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Twilight of the Gods (MA novel)|Twilight of the Gods]]'') Similarly, the [[Great Intelligence]] could create [[the Web|a substance]] akin to [[fungus]] or webbing and sough to envelope the [[Earth]] in its great web. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear]]'', [[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Downtime (home video)|Downtime]]'') | The [[Animus]] was able to generate web and could also create [[web being]]s. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web Planet]]'', [[PROSE]]: ''[[Twilight of the Gods (MA novel)|Twilight of the Gods]]'') Similarly, the [[Great Intelligence]] could create [[the Web|a substance]] akin to [[fungus]] or webbing and sough to envelope the [[Earth]] in its great web. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Web of Fear (TV story)|The Web of Fear]]'', [[HOMEVID]]: ''[[Downtime (home video)|Downtime]]'') | ||
Parts of the [[TARDIS control console|console]] in [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] had cobwebs by the time of his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]]. He became stuck in one after being shrunk by his [[micromodulator switch]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Which Switch?]]'') | Parts of the [[TARDIS control console|console]] in [[the Doctor's TARDIS]] had cobwebs by the time of his [[Tenth Doctor|tenth incarnation]]. He became stuck in one after being shrunk by his [[micromodulator switch]]. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Which Switch? (comic story)|Which Switch?]]'') | ||
The [[Time Lord]]s ensured the safety of the [[Web of Time]] so as to keep the balance of history. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen]]''){{facts}} | The [[Time Lord]]s ensured the safety of the [[Web of Time]] so as to keep the balance of history. ([[TV]]: ''[[Attack of the Cybermen (TV story)|Attack of the Cybermen]]''){{facts}} | ||
Chaotic [[time loop]]s could have the appearance of a spiral or web. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Spider's Shadow (audio story)|Spider's Shadow]]'') | |||
[[Category:Arachnids]] | [[Category:Arachnids]] | ||
[[Category:Substances from the real world]] | [[Category:Substances from the real world]] | ||
[[Category:Anatomy and physiology from the real world]] | [[Category:Anatomy and physiology from the real world]] | ||
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A web, also called a spider's web or cobweb, was a grid-like design created to trap things. Spiders created webs to catch prey, but the term was also applicable in relation to activities and shapes, as well as organisations or subjects that were widespread. Clark Goodman saw the World Wide Web as a sign of humanity's psychological debt to spiders. (AUDIO: Worldwide Web)
On the Sense Sphere, the First Doctor became caught in a Zilgan's web, but managed to free himself. (PROSE: The Monsters from Earth)
Barbara Wright was caught in a giant web when she decided to be the first to leave the TARDIS. She was freed by the First Doctor just before a large spider arrived. (COMIC: Dr. Who in the Spider's Web)
When Morag pushed the First Doctor into the Pit, his fall was broken by a web spun by the spider-like prisoners. They later used the webbing to set a trap for Morag and the other sons of Grekk. (PROSE: The Sons of Grekk)
The Animus was able to generate web and could also create web beings. (TV: The Web Planet, PROSE: Twilight of the Gods) Similarly, the Great Intelligence could create a substance akin to fungus or webbing and sough to envelope the Earth in its great web. (TV: The Web of Fear, HOMEVID: Downtime)
Parts of the console in the Doctor's TARDIS had cobwebs by the time of his tenth incarnation. He became stuck in one after being shrunk by his micromodulator switch. (COMIC: Which Switch?)
The Time Lords ensured the safety of the Web of Time so as to keep the balance of history. (TV: Attack of the Cybermen)[additional sources needed]
Chaotic time loops could have the appearance of a spiral or web. (AUDIO: Spider's Shadow)
