Ph.D. Student in Biological Sciences, University of North Carolina – Charlotte
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Spiderweb silks and architectures reveal millions of years of evolutionary ingenuity
While many spiders use their webs to catch prey, they have also evolved unusual ways to use their silk, from wrapping their eggs to acting as safety lines that catch them when they fall.
August 20, 2025