Spider Silk : Evolution and 400 Million Years of Spinning, Waiting, Snagging, and Mating

Tells the story of how spiders evolved over 400 million years to add silks and uses for silk to their survival 'toolkit'. This book describes the trials and triumphs of spiders as they use silk to negotiate an ever-changing environment, and shows how natural selection acts at the genetic level and as individuals struggle for survival.