Spiderwebs and Silk: Tracing Evolution From Molecules to Genes to Phenotypes

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Spiderwebs and Silk: Tracing Evolution From Molecules to Genes to Phenotypes Author: Format: Hardback First Published: Published By: Oxford University Press Inc
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Pages: 256 Illustrations and other contents: numerous halftones and line figures Language: English ISBN: 9780195129168 Categories: , , , , , , ,

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.

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[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 *