Title
David Nelsen - Costly Strategies and Development : Ontogeny and Behavioral Ecology of Venom and Silk Use in Latrodectus Hesperus
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Description
Venom in spiders has fascinated humankind from ancient times. However, research has primarily focused on the physiologic activity and biochemistry of venom. Spiders are a diverse group of organisms, with over 44,900 species, most of which possess venom and silk. Less than 100 species have had their venom studied. This presentation will present new research on the venom and silk use in the Western Black Widow spider Latrodectus hesperus.
Publication Date
9-29-2014
Keywords
E.O. Grundset, Lecture, David Nelsen, Spiders
Disciplines
Biology
Recommended Citation
Southern Adventist University, "David Nelsen - Costly Strategies and Development : Ontogeny and Behavioral Ecology of Venom and Silk Use in Latrodectus Hesperus" (2014). E.O. Grundset Lecture Series. 44.
https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/grundset/44