Animal Behavior & CognitionbioRxivPreprint
How spiders use dragline silk to control abseiling and jumping
Petur Bryde, Paul S. Shamble, L. Mahadevan
This paper develops a dynamical model to show how spiders use constant-strain dragline silk to control abseiling and jumping, ensuring stable movement and landing.
DOI 10.64898/2026.09.29.755426