The aim of this study is to determine the relationship between spider body size and spider web thickness. Spider webs are a material of interest to people because they are remarkably strong and able to withstand large forces, yet also soft. They vary widely in strength, some have even been said to be able to withstand hurricane force winds. They have a very high elasticity. Discovering the various factors that contribute to differences in spider web characteristics, such as thickness, could help us learn more about the factors that contribute to their extreme elasticity and could be useful for Material engineering of a material that is both strong and soft. A previous study performed using polarized light microscopy has shown that there is some variation both in the spider silk diameters, and the mechanical characterization of silk.
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