The effect of ageing on the mechanical properties of the silk of the bridge spider Larinioides cornutus (Clerck, 1757).

Sci Rep · 2016 · PMC4860589 · PMID 27156712

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Moreover, we observed a negative trend for the ultimate strain versus time, attesting a general decrement of the resistance force.

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We detected a positive trend versus time for the Young’s modulus, indicating that aged silks are stiffer and possibly less effective in catching prey.

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