Strains in the exoskeleton of spiders

摘要: This is a first attempt to measure strain in the exoskeleton of arthropods during locomotion. The selected sites measurement at tibia large spiders allowed direct estimation mechanical input slit sense organs, which are biological receptors. study includes (I) development techniques for measurement, (II) an anatomical and biomechanical investigation tibia-metatarsus joint spiders, (III) cuticular strains developed by external internal forces tethered theraphosids (Aviculariidae), (IV) legs freely moving animals.