Non-sticky spiral silk, which typically serves as a temporary component of structure to most spiders in orb-weavings, a permanent scaffold in gold-web spider (Trichonephila Clavata). The double strands are composed of the muscular cell layer observed within the Pyriform gland facilitated the active extrusion of friform fibers and cement, which can afford the efficient wrap of junctions. These strong junctions are different from the folding of obscene, the trotlet-mediated ides of sticky spirals, allowing unattractive stability and effectively prevent web expansion. In addition, non-sticky spiral has a significant role in fixing the web repair by the atonement of original web loop patterns. These findings suggest that non-sticky spiral reinforces wide intervals between radii in the lower region of the hub, which provides additional resistance to the external forces and repair structure. The results also show the importance of evolution in using non-sticky spiral as a permanent substance, facilitate building and maintenance of large, large webs webs.
Lee, S., & Moon, M. (2025). Junctional microstructure to non-sticky spiral scaffold in Golden and Web Spider, TricHonephila Clavata. Used microscope,, 55(1), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42649-025-00114-6
