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How Why Spiders Spin Silk

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Author : Elaine Pascoe
language : en
Publisher: Creative Teaching Press
Release Date : 2000

How Why Spiders Spin Silk written by Elaine Pascoe and has been published by Creative Teaching Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Arthropoda categories.

Silk

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Author : Sean Blamires
language : en
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
Release Date : 2022-06-07

Silk written by Sean Blamires and has been published by Xlibris Corporation this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-06-07 with Science categories.

Silk is a protein-based, usually fibrous, material produced by many invertebrates. It can be used to catch or subdue prey, protect the animal and/or its eggs, or for defence. Each type of silk has its own unique set of properties, which makes certain silks useful for human uses. One type of silk in particular, that produced by the mulberry silkworm moth, has been used for millennia as a fibre for developing luxurious textiles and apparel. Silk and the animals that produce it are thus very curious. This book overviews the diversity of silk-producing animals, comparing the types of silks produced by each of them and their functions, properties, and secretory mechanisms. The properties of each type of silk are explained by examining the chemistry of the proteins. Having established the mechanism of silk performance, the book investigates the applications of different silks, both throughout history and into the future, with explanations on how silk production is proceeding in the age of genetic engineering. Of particular mention is spider dragline (or major ampullate) silk, as it the silk considered the toughest of the silks, and is of research interest to the author.

Stronger Than Steel

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Author : Bridget Heos
language : en
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date : 2013

Stronger Than Steel written by Bridget Heos and has been published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.

An introduction to the field of genetics through the story of Randy Lewis and his work with golden orb weaver spiders and his subsequent creation of artificial spider silk that can be used to save and improve lives. Full color.

A Spider S Web

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Author : Peter N. Witt
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06

A Spider S Web written by Peter N. Witt and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.

"Gradually, a faint brightness appeared in the east, and the air, which had been very warm through the night, felt cool and chilly. Though there was no daylight yet, the darkness was diminished, and the stars looked pale. The prison, which had been a mere black mass with little shape or form, put on its usual aspect; and ever and anon a solitary watchman could be seen upon its roof, stopping to look down upon the preparations in the street . . . By and by the feeble light grew stronger, and the houses with their sign-boards and inscriptions stood plainly out, in the dull grey morning . . . And now, the sun's first beams came glancing into the street; and the night's work, which, in its various stages and in the varied fancies of the lookers-on had taken a hundred shapes, wore its own proper form - a scaffold and a gibbet . . . " (The Complete Works of Charles Dickens, Harper & Brothers, New York and London, Barnaby Rudge, Vol. II, Chapter XIX, page 164. ) Dickens describes an activity which takes place in the early morning hours, just before sunrise. As the day begins and people start to go about their business and get ready to watch the hanging, the hangman is ready with the gallows.

Spiderwebs And Silk

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Author : Catherine L. Craig
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2003-08-21

Spiderwebs And Silk written by Catherine L. Craig and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-08-21 with Science categories.

Links the molecular evolution of silk proteins to the evolution and behavioral ecology of web-spinning spiders and other arthropods. This book presents an integrated understanding of an interesting biological system at the molecular and organizational levels.

Spin

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Author : Rae Cuda
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2014-02-23

Spin written by Rae Cuda and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-02-23 with Education categories.

"Spin" explores what spins and things that spin. This book includes discussion question to share with your child about the motion of spinning.

Silk Venom

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Author : James O’Hanlon
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth
Release Date : 2023-10-01

Silk Venom written by James O’Hanlon and has been published by NewSouth this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-10-01 with Nature categories.

There are more than 50 000 species of spiders. They surround us in our daily lives and, contrary to popular belief, the vast majority are completely harmless to humans. In Silk & Venom, James O’Hanlon takes us from his backyard to all corners of the globe (and even outer space!) to explore these fascinating creatures and show us why they’re not so scary after all. You’ll encounter everything from miniscule jumping spiders with super intelligence to giant tarantulas whose venom could one day save your life. Clearing up spider myths and misconceptions, James O’Hanlon introduces readers to the beauty of their lives, including remarkable hunting techniques, the fascinating engineering of spider silk and the spiders that live in extremes — from underwater to the slopes of Mount Everest. 'Within the first few paragraphs, I knew that this book was going to be brilliant. With a fresh and creative approach, Silk & Venom takes away fear and instead fills the reader with amazing eight-legged tales and stories.' — Sami Bayly 'A thrilling meander through lesser-known aspects of the lives of Australia’s numerous and fascinating spiders, which over the years have been grossly and unfairly maligned. I for one have a new appreciation for these diminutive predators, which play a vital role in Australia’s ecosystems.' — John Pickrell 'If, like me, you love natural history, ALL OF NATURAL HISTORY, you’ll adore James O’Hanlon’s enthralling Silk & Venom. It is surprising and funny, and will make every part of the garden (and even dark crevices indoors) look so much more intriguing — and safe.' — Robyn Williams

Spider Silk

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Author : Leslie Brunetta
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2010-06-08

Spider Silk written by Leslie Brunetta and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-08 with Science categories.

Spiders, objects of eternal human fascination, are found in many places: on the ground, in the air, and even under water. Leslie Brunetta and Catherine Craig have teamed up to produce a substantive yet entertaining book for anyone who has ever wondered, as a spider rappelled out of reach on a line of silk, “How do they do that?” The orb web, that iconic wheel-shaped web most of us associate with spiders, contains at least four different silk proteins, each performing a different function and all meshing together to create a fly-catching machine that has amazed and inspired humans through the ages. Brunetta and Craig tell the intriguing story of how spiders evolved over 400 million years to add new silks and new uses for silk to their survival “toolkit” and, in the telling, take readers far beyond the orb. The authors describe the trials and triumphs of spiders as they use silk to negotiate an ever-changing environment, and they show how natural selection acts at the genetic level and as individuals struggle for survival.

Lrfo

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Author : Melvin Berger
language : en
Publisher: Scholastic Incorporated
Release Date : 2003

Lrfo written by Melvin Berger and has been published by Scholastic Incorporated this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Spiders categories.

Describes the characteristics of spiders and the methods they use to trap their prey in webs.

Spider Spins

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Author : Cricket Rohman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998

Spider Spins written by Cricket Rohman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with categories.