The “insulation” layer in the cocoons of Argiope aurantia (Araneae: Araneidae)

1. 1. The capacity of the flocculent silk “insulation” layer within the cocoons of A. aurantia to control fluctuations in internal temperature was examined in the laboratory and in the field. 2. 2. Results indicate that the cocoon buffers changes in ambient temperature. However, the flocculent layer...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of thermal biology 1985-01, Vol.10 (3), p.171-175
1. Verfasser:	Hieber, Craig S.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Arachnida Araneidae Argiope aurantia Biological and medical sciences Cocoon flocculent silk layer Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology insulation Invertebrates Morphology. Histology. Cytology spider thermal control
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