Spiderwebs and Silk
Tracing Evolution From Molecules to Genes to Phenotypes
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Product details:
- Publisher OUP USA
- Date of Publication 11 September 2003
- ISBN 9780195129168
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages256 pages
- Size 165x242x20 mm
- Weight 562 g
- Language English
- Illustrations numerous halftones and line figures 0
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Short description:
This book links the molecular evolution of silk proteins to the evolution and behavioral ecology of web-spinning spiders and other arthropods. The diversity of spider webs and the fact that web-building evolved only once among the many silk-producing arthropods provides a unique opportunity to determine how molecular evolution can both enable and limit species diversity. Craig's book draws together studies from biochemistry through molecular genetics, cellular physiology, ecology, and behavior to present an integrated understanding of an interesting biological system at the molecular and organizational levels.
MoreLong description:
This book links the molecular evolution of silk proteins to the evolution and behavioral ecology of web-spinning spiders and other arthropods. Craig's book draws together studies from biochemistry through molecular genetics, cellular physiology, ecology, and behavior to present an integrated understanding of an interesting biological system at the molecular and organizational levels.
[Craig] gives a fascinating and vivid account of evolution of spider silks ... The book is a well-written, informative spider silk monograph ... will stimulate further research efforts in artificial silk synthesis ... will serve as an important source of information on all aspects of spider silk proteins.
Table of Contents:
Preface
Breaking down silk proteins and their evolutionary pathways
The comparative architecture of silks, fibrous proteins and their encoding genes in insects and spiders
The mechanical functions of silk and their correlated structural properties
Insect spatial vision is potential selective factor on the evolution of silk achromatic properties and web architecture
Insect color vision is a potential selective factor on the evolution of silk chromatic properties and web design
Insect learning capacity is a potential selective factor in the evolution of silk color and the decorative silk patterns spun by spiders
Inter-gland competition for amino acids and the ATP costs of silk synthesis
One-dimensional developmental system and life-long silk synthesis may preclude the evolution of high eusociality in spiders
Conclusions and looking forward
Bibliography
Index
