Figure 3

Map of Young’s modulus of the spider fang in the transversal section on the tip. In general, the outer layer of the sclerotized cuticle is stiffer than the internal. Images generated with the support of Nanoblitz 3d, Nanomechanics Inc.

Map of Young’s modulus of the spider fang in the transversal section on the tip. In general, the outer layer of the sclerotized cuticle is stiffer than the internal. Images generated with the support of Nanoblitz 3d, Nanomechanics Inc.