Why do orb-weaving spiders (Cyclosa ginnaga) decorate their webs with silk spirals and plant detritus?

Why do orb-weaving spiders (Cyclosa ginnaga) decorate their webs with silk spirals and plant detritus?

10.1016/j.anbehav.2009.10.025

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Main Authors: Tan, E.J., Seah, S.W.H., Yap, L.-M.Y.L., Goh, P.M., Gan, W., Liu, F., Li, D.
Other Authors: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Format: Article
Published: 2014
Subjects:
achromatic contrast
camouflage
chromatic contrast
Cyclosa ginnaga
orb-weaving spider
prey attraction
signalling
web decoration
Online Access:http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/102164
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Institution: National University of Singapore

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