Journal of Surface Analysis
Online ISSN : 1347-8400
Print ISSN : 1341-1756
ISSN-L : 1341-1756
Extended Abstracts from 8th International Symposium on Practical Surface Analysis (PSA19)
Changes of Calcium Distribution in Glue Ball of Spider's Orb-web under Low-temperature Stress
Yue ZhaoMasato MoritaTetsuo Sakamoto
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2019 Volume 26 Issue 2 Pages 220-221

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The viscous material on the spider web is a special material, called glue ball. It is not a simple adhesive mechanism. This sticky substance will transform into a solidified substance after subjected to mechanical stimulation. Any mechanical stimulus, including touch, will change its elements distribution. In the previous study, the distribution of monovalent metals, hydrochloride, and phosphate in the glue ball was reported. Phosphate groups are considered that play a key role in the versatility of the glue ball. Here we report the distribution characteristics of divalent metal calcium in the glue ball. The calcium may be a key element for low-temperature sensing of the glue ball.

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