Fig. 1

Photo micrographs of the eggmass of the spider T. clavata. A Randomly wrapped in loose silk, an eggmass is observed. B The surface of the eggmass is coated with a white milky secretion. Arrows indicate inner eggs, showing the difference compare with the outer coating. C Eggs form a mass by secretions and form lumps by filling the empty space inside. D The inner section of the eggmass reveals the chorion surface. Each scale bar indicates 1 cm (A), 2 mm (B) and 500 µm (C, D), respectively