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The secondary frame in spider orb webs: the detail that makes the difference

Spider orb webs are multifunctional structures, the main function of which is to dissipate the kinetic energy of the impacting prey, while minimizing structural damage. There is no single explanation for their remarkable strength and ductility. However, it is clear that topology is decisive in the s...

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Autores principales: Soler, Alejandro, Zaera, Ramón
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4978998/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27507613
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/srep31265