Publications by authors named "Anna Putko"
Sci Total Environ
May 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study examined the effects of ingested cadmium on the energy and structure of hunting webs produced by Steatoda grossa spiders.
- Males and females responded differently, with males accumulating more cadmium yet not significantly altering their web properties.
- Cadmium-treated females produced webs with thinner strands and used 47% less energy, possibly due to energy being redirected towards detoxifying cadmium's toxic effects.
