14 The Magnificence of Spider Silk: Conclusion
Conclusion
Spiders have been around for millions of years, a large part of this is their ability to produce spider silk. This silk has similar mechanical properties to kevlar and carbon fiber making it ideal for a bio-friendly high strength fiber. Research was conducted on the cellular structure of this silk to find ways for possible recreation or further research. The future of spider silk looks promising and further research could lead to a breakthrough in scientific applications.
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