ISSN:
1420-9071
Keywords:
Spider
;
molting
;
coloniality
;
Araneidae
;
synchronization
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The colonial orb-weaving spider,Eriophora bistriata, coordinates molting cycles through communication. Colonies with differing molting cycles synchronize when combined. Intercycle intervals depend upon food availability. The possible coordination of this synchrony by chemical communication among spiders is discussed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01941043
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