Mechanics and Energetics of Excavation by Burrowing Wolf Spiders, Geolycosa spp

Burrowing wolf spiders, Geolycosa sp. (Araneae:Lycosidae), excavate vertical burrows and inhabit them throughout their lives or, in the case of males, until they mature and wander in search of mates. Three species: G. fatifera Kurata, G. missouriensis Banks, and G. rogersi Wallace were studied to un...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of insect science (Tucson, Ariz.) Ariz.), 2011, Vol.11 (22), p.1-15
Hauptverfasser:	Suter, Robert B., Stratton, Gail E., Miller, Patricia R.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	abrasive wear Animals Araneae Behavior, Animal Biomechanics Burrowing animals Energetics Energy Metabolism Excavation Female fossorial Geolycosa Housing, Animal Mississippi Physiological aspects physiological cost Soil Spiders Spiders - physiology
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