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Properties of orb weaving spider glycoprotein glue change during Argiope trifasciata web construction

An orb web’s prey capture thread relies on its glue droplets to retain insects until a spider can subdue them. Each droplet’s viscoelastic glycoprotein adhesive core extends to dissipate the forces of prey struggle as it transfers force to stiffer, support line flagelliform fibers. In large orb webs...

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Autores principales: Opell, Brent D., Stellwagen, Sarah D.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2019
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6937294/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31889090
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-56707-1