Catherine L Craig: 2 books
Spider Silk
Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging, and Mating
Language: English
Release Date: June 8, 2010
Spiders, objects of eternal human fascination, are found in many places: on the ground, in the air, and even under water. Leslie Brunetta and Catherine Craig have teamed up to produce a substantive yet entertaining book for anyone who has ever wondered, as a spider rappelled out of reach on a line of...
Spiderwebs and Silk
Tracing Evolution From Molecules to Genes to Phenotypes
Language: English
Release Date: August 21, 2003
This book links the molecular evolution of silk proteins to the evolution and behavioral ecology of web-spinning spiders and other arthropods. Craig's book draws together studies from biochemistry through molecular genetics, cellular physiology, ecology, and behavior to present an integrated understanding of an interesting biological system at the molecular and organizational levels.