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13-09-2008, 08:41 PM
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| | | Spiders 7 Silks
Isn't it amazing how a spider can spin 7 different silks for different functions. Amazing creatures. I expect the spider experts could expand on these for you. Stronger than steal too. Just fascinating.
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| | | Re: Spiders 7 Silks
Yes it really is amazing - like so many things in nature.
I read a short article (New Scientist I think) a couple of years back about research being carried out into the possibility of producing a form of artificial spider silk. One possible application was ultra-thin sutures for use in micro-surgery. No idea what progress has been made since the article was written.
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I have a great respect for spiders. They're one of my favourite mini beasts It's quite incredible what they can do.
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14-09-2008, 04:27 AM
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read elsewhere: Quote:
Webbing is considered, pound for pound, to be the strongest organic chemical substance on Earth.
-A scientist spent years collecting spider web extract and actually made a spider suit. It repelled a steel baseball bat, bullets shot at close range, and even withstood getting hit by a pickup truck | i'm not sure how acurate the above is
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