Adhesiveness of Spider Silk
- 20 November 1964
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) in Science
- Vol. 146 (3647) , 1058-1061
- https://doi.org/10.1126/science.146.3647.1058
Abstract
Moths, by virtue of the loose scales that cover their wings and bodies, are admirably adapted to elude capture by orb-weaving spiders. Rather than sticking to the web, they may simply lose some of their scales to the viscid threads, and then fly on. Other insects, covered with detachable hairs or waxy powder, are similarly protected against entrapment. Quantitative data are presented on the adhesiveness of spider thread to insect cuticles oq various kinds.Keywords
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