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Got Silk

© Jim Baines

Got Silk

Uploaded: December 13, 2012

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Southern Black Widow Spider
Latrodectus mactans

The black widow spider is famous for its interesting mating habits. But it’s silk, especially what’s called dragline silk, is pretty special too. Dragline silk is one of seven kinds of silk that an individual spider produces. It’s the silk that provides the structural foundation of the spider’s web and supports the spider’s body as it moves around. It turns out that black widow dragline spider silk is super strong and stretchy compared to most other silks. Which makes it an attractive item for humans to try to copy or modify for use in lightweight but strong clothing or even body armor. (Scientific American, June 13, 2007)


Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 20/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Jack Gaskin December 13, 2012 0

Spider Man ;o) Seriously another GREAT CAPTURE of the Young Lady and her Lair .
Had no Idea about the variety of silks .

This does remind me of a shot from the Last of The Movie Trilogy , "Lord of The Rings" .

Jack #1503367

Michelle Alton December 13, 2012 0

Brilliant capture. This CANNOT be going on inside the terrarium, can it? #10462816

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 13, 2012 0

Fabulous details and capture, Jim. Great info. #10463036

Tammy Espino December 13, 2012 0

I see way too many of these girls around my home!! Great capture (Stommmmp) :) #10463050

Colette M. Metcalf December 13, 2012 0

Terrific capture and wonderful details!! #10463337

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic December 17, 2012 0

Very cool! #10466997

Tammy Espino January 24, 2013 0

Congrats on your silver win :) Bugs.... #10530793

Jack Gaskin January 24, 2013 0

CONGRATS JIMMY BOY...WELL DESERVED....

So when you coming to Florida ????

Jack #10530913

Stefania Barbier level-classic January 24, 2013 0

wonderful finalist, congratulations!!! #10531491

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 24, 2013 0

Congrats on an awesome finalist, Jim. #10531892

Colette M. Metcalf January 24, 2013 0

Congrats to you Jim!!!! #10533029

Merna L. Nobile January 26, 2013 0


Are you amazed at the vivid colors, sharpness and composition of your photographs? Well the judges are, CONGRATULATIONS you are a winner for the month of December, 2012!
Merna
#10537153

Joannie Bertucci level-classic January 26, 2013 0

She looks WAY to large for me! Congrats "spiderman" on an excellent finalist! :-) #10538830

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