Kinematics of male Eupalaestrus weijenberghi (Araneae, Theraphosidae) locomotion on different substrates and inclines

Background The mechanics and energetics of spider locomotion have not been deeply investigated, despite their importance in the life of a spider. For example, the reproductive success of males of several species is dependent upon their ability to move from one area to another. The aim of this work w...

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Main Authors: Valentina Silva-Pereyra, C Gabriel Fábrica, Carlo M. Biancardi, Fernando Pérez-Miles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2019-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/7748.pdf

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