Spider Spinnerets
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Spider Spinnerets
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Spinnerets of a spider (Araneus diadematus) from which silk is extruded. Spiders have four or six spinnerets located in a group on the tip of the abdomen. This species has four, only three of which are visible here. Behind the spinnerets, in the base of the abdomen, are the silk glands. Ducts lead from the silk glands to tiny spigots in the ends of the spinnerets. The silk is emitted as a liquid but quickly becomes solidified when exposed to the air. Magnification is x60 at 35mm.
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June 25th, 2018
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