News Tip - December 31, 2002
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Photo 1
The sarcophagid fly, Arachnidomyia lindae, is a specialized predator of the eggs of the orb-weaving spider, Metepeira incrassata Metepeira.
Credit: George Uetz, University of Cincinnati
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Photo 2
A common housefly is presented to the orb-weaving spider so scientists can study its response.
Credit: George Uetz, University of Cincinnati
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Photo 3
The orb-weaving spider, Metepeira incrassata, is one of only a very few species of spiders that reside in social colonies.
Credit: George Uetz, University of Cincinnati
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Photo 4
Molecular resolution of a layer of cylindrical brushes on mica as measured by Atomic Force Microscopy.
Credit: Marcelo da Silva, UNC Chapel Hill
Photo 5
Close-up of single brush molecules shows flexible backbones with hairy shells of densely grafted side chains.
Credit: Svetlana Prokhorova, University of Ulm
Photo 6
This is the retina chip developed at Wayne State University attached to a testing die. The small 1.5-mm portion (center) of the chip is the implantable device.
Photo Credit: Greg Auner, Wayne State University
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