Janice S. Edgerly

Genomics and CT imaging reveal diversity in silk genes and gland morphology of webspinners

Abstract Webspinners (Insecta: Embioptera) are an unusual insect order that are known for their subsocial behavior and prolific silk-production. Due to their unique foreleg silk glands, and spider-like ability to produce silk throughout their entire life cycle, webspinners are hy...