Araneus expletus (Araneae, Araneidae): Another stabilimentum that does not function to attract prey

Journal of Arachnology

Volumn 36, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 191-194

  Eberhard, William G ^a  

^a UNIVERSIDAD DE COSTA RICA   (Costa Rica)

Author keywords

Camouflage; Defense; Orb weaver; Orb web; Silk

Indexed keywords

ARANEAE; ARANEIDAE; ARANEUS;

EID: 45449084077     PISSN: 01618202     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1636/St07-35SC.1     Document Type: Article

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