Daily and seasonal changes in the sticki
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Brent D. Opell; Genine K. Lipkey; Mary L. Hendricks; Stephen T. Vito
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Article
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2009
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Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
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English
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## Abstract The spirally arrayed viscous capture threads of spider orbβwebs are formed of small, regularly spaced adhesive droplets and are responsible for retaining insects that strike the web, giving a spider more time to subdue these prey. These sticky threads are deposited from the perimeter of