Orb Weaver Spinnerette
Oct 3, 2020 23:15:47 #
This is the spinnerette of the cobweb orb weaver spider that I posted earlier. I thought that it would be interesting to see the specialized organ that is used to disperse the silk of the web builder spider.
I realize that it's not the prettiest image although it is something that can not be see with the unaided eye.
I realize that it's not the prettiest image although it is something that can not be see with the unaided eye.
Oct 4, 2020 08:45:49 #
An area of the spider that we typically don't see - thanks Gary - great Stack!
Oct 4, 2020 09:46:54 #
Oct 4, 2020 09:53:32 #
ecobin wrote:
An area of the spider that we typically don't see - thanks Gary - great Stack!
Thanks, Elliott. I enjoy seeing things in ways that I haven't seen them before and then sharing them with others.
Oct 4, 2020 09:56:33 #
Don, the 2nd son wrote:
LOL! Some images we just can't "unsee!"
Thank, Don. The spinnerattes have little protrusions on them and the four of them articulate like fingers to manipulate the extrusion of the silk.
Oct 4, 2020 10:09:07 #
There are about a 1000 Rumplestiltskins inside that go into overdrive when it’s time to wrap up dinner for the larder. 
Oct 4, 2020 10:40:47 #
Oct 4, 2020 11:26:46 #
raymondh wrote:
There are about a 1000 Rumplestiltskins inside that go into overdrive when it’s time to wrap up dinner for the larder.
Thanks, Mother Nature works is some very strange ways.
Oct 4, 2020 11:28:20 #
kpmac wrote:
It looks dangerous even if not so. Great work, sippy.
Thanks, the ability to extrude silk and spin webs and wrap their prey is quite amazing.
Oct 4, 2020 13:26:46 #
Amazing shot Gary. Of course I went straight for the DDL. You nailed another one that we wouldn't get to see. Thanks for your work.
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Oct 4, 2020 16:18:01 #
docshark wrote:
Amazing shot Gary. Of course I went straight for the DDL. You nailed another one that we wouldn't get to see. Thanks for your work.
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Thanks, Doc. My son brought me four spiders that he collected and I want to make the most out them that I can and I always do a shot of the eyes and chelicerae and I had yet to take a view of "the other end" so I thought I'd give it a try.
Oct 5, 2020 05:03:22 #
Yes, that is interesting to see. I think spiders are so clever the way they build webs using them.
Oct 5, 2020 10:09:00 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Yes, that is interesting to see. I think spiders are so clever the way they build webs using them.
Thanks, Brenda. I know little to nothing about entomology other than I have have a curiosity along with hours of each day to spend doing something that I enjoy (including drinking coffee and taking a nap with my dog from time to time). I enjoy exploring and experimenting and seeing things in ways that I have never seen them before and sharing them with others when I do.
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