Signature like Zigzag pattern created on spider web is known as stabilimentum are believed to serve several purposes like attracting insects and warning larger creatures of the presence of the web. These signatures are known to reflect ultraviolet light very efficiently hence attracting insects.
TAGS: Cobweb, India, Spider, Spiderweb, Web
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| Image Source: | digital |
| Date Taken: | 08.2016 |
| Filed Under: | Natural World |
| Date Uploaded: | Nov. 19, 2016, 11:51 a.m. |
| Camera Make: | NIKON CORPORATION |
| Camera Model: | NIKON D200 |
| Focal Length: | 85mm |
| Shutter Speed: | 1/250 |
| Aperture: | f6.3 |
| ISO: | ISO100 |
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