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At higher doses (100 μg/spider), the shape changed more, and the web design became irregular. All the drugs tested reduced web regularity except for small doses (0.1–0.3 μg) of LSD, which increased web regularity. [12] The drugs were administered by dissolving them in sugar water, and a
The dizzying effects of alcohol [2] upset the fragile mechanism that the inner ear uses to balance. [8] Balance in the body is monitored principally by two systems, both of which are affected by alcohol sending abnormal impulses to the brain, [which tells it] that the body is rotating, causing disorientation and making the eyes spin round to ...
The effects of some drugs can be measured by examining their effects on a spider's web-building. [26] In northeastern Nigeria, cow horn resonators in traditional xylophones often have holes covered with spider webs to create a buzzing sound. [27] Spider web strands have been used for crosshairs or reticles in telescopes. [28]
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Using scorpions as a psychoactive drug reportedly gives an instant high as strong or stronger than heroin. However, there is little information on the long-term effects of using scorpion toxins. [5] The 'scorpion sting craze' has also increased in India with decreasing availability of other drugs and alcohol available to youth. [6]
In spiders, the calamistrum is a row of specialized leg bristles used to comb out fine bands of silk. [1] It is only found on cribellate spiders, that is, spiders that possess the spinning organ known as the cribellum. [2] The calamistrum and cribellum are used to form the hackled bands of silk which are characteristic of the webs of these ...
The doctor can look for potential underlying causes, including dementia, medication effects, or environmental factors, Elhelou says. From there, they can suggest effective ways to help you manage ...
"Try to see the good in people." "Come on − he can't be that bad." "You should be grateful to even be in a relationship." If you've heard these phrases before, chances are you've been bright sided.