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Spiderwebs and Silk: Tracing Evolution From Molecules to Genes to Phenotypes
Author(s): Catherine L. Craig (Author)
- Publisher: OUP USA
- Publication Date: 11 Sept. 2003
- Edition: Illustrated
- Language: English
- Print length: 256 pages
- ISBN-10: 0195129164
- ISBN-13: 9780195129168
Book 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.
Editorial Reviews
Review
[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. ― Heredity
Craigs ‘Spider Webs and Silks’ brings a fascinating and important subject to a potentially broad audience. And it might even turn some arachnophobes into arachnophiles. ―
Nature
