Fine structural characteristics of the chorionic microspheres on the egg surface of the orb web spider Trichonephila clavata
Abstract The eggs laid by the orb web spider Trichonephila clavata must overwinter in bitterly freezing and dry conditions before hatching, but there does not seem to be any protection like a compact silk case covering the entire eggmass. Instead, the surface of the eggmass is completely coated with...
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| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2023-07-01
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| Series: | Applied Microscopy |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42649-023-00087-4 |