Spider Silk: Most Versatile Silk
K. Elanchezhyan*
Dept. of Agricultural Entomolgy, Agricultural College and Research Institute, TNAU, Killikulam, Vallanadu, Tamil Nadu (628 252), India
T. Sathyan
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
K.R. Manikandan
Dept. of Agricultural Entomology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu (641 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Applications, Spider, Silk
Abstract
All spiders are predatory eight-legged creatures that have organs to spin silk at the back ends of their bodies. They are the largest part of the Arachnid family, a group that also includes scorpions and ticks. There are about 40,000 known species of spiders. Most spiders use a web to catch their prey, which are usually insects.The most characteristic feature of spiders is their ability to produce silken threads. Applications and uses of spider silk in various fields especially medical, industrial, and armed services is increasing day by day.
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