Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Overview -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 The Arachnid Orders -- 1.2.1 Spiders (Araneae) -- 1.2.2 Scorpions (Scorpiones) -- 1.2.3 Harvestmen (Opiliones) -- 1.2.4 Whip-Spiders (Amblypygi) -- 1.2.5 Whip-Scorpions (Uropygi) -- 1.2.6 Camel Spiders (Solifugae) -- 1.2.7 Pseudoscorpions (Pseudoscorpiones) -- 1.2.8 Mites and Ticks (Acari) -- 1.2.9 Hooded Tickspiders (Ricinulei) -- 1.2.10 Micro-Whipscorpions (Palpigradi) -- 1.3 Material and Methods -- 1.3.1 Literature Survey and Material Origin -- 1.3.2 Light Microscopy -- 1.3.3 Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) -- 1.3.4 High Speed Videography (HSV) -- 1.3.5 Pull-off Force Measurements -- 1.4 Terminology -- 1.5 Distribution of Attachment Principles Among Arachnids -- 1.5.1 Spiders -- 1.5.2 Harvestmen -- 1.5.3 Mites and Ticks -- References -- Chapter 2: Mechanical Attachment Devices -- 2.1 Claws -- 2.2 Spines and Pointed Hairs -- 2.2.1 Spines -- 2.2.2 Microtrichious Setae -- 2.3 Other Interlocking Devices -- 2.3.1 Hooks and Platelets -- 2.3.2 Mechanical Mating Plugs in Spiders -- 2.3.3 Interlocking of Silk Threads -- 2.4 Pincers and Clamps -- 2.4.1 Chelicerae -- 2.4.2 Chelae -- 2.4.3 Clamping Legs -- 2.4.4 Raptorial Legs -- 2.4.5 Cucullus -- 2.5 Expansion Anchors -- 2.6 Lock-and-Key -- 2.7 Wrapping -- 2.7.1 Silk Wrapping -- 2.7.2 The Prehensile Feet of Harvestmen -- References -- Chapter 3: Tape- and Spatula-Shaped Microstructures -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 Spatulate Setae -- 3.3 Spatulate Microtrichia -- 3.3.1 Tenent Setae of Spiders -- 3.3.2 Tenent Microtrichia of Trombidiform Mites -- 3.4 Spatulate Surface Structures -- 3.5 Micro-tapes -- References -- Chapter 4: Nano-fibres -- 4.1 Cribellate and Aciniform Silk -- 4.1.1 Cribellar Capture Thread -- 4.1.2 Bridging Threads and Wrapping Silk -- 4.2 Particle Catching Setae -- 4.3 Fibrillar Locomotory Pads Lacking Spatula. , References -- Chapter 5: Mushroom-Shaped Microstructures -- 5.1 Introduction -- 5.2 Cuticular Mushroom-Shaped Microstructures -- 5.3 Mushroom-Shaped Secretion Products -- 5.3.1 Anal Stalks of Tortoise Mites (Uropodina) -- 5.3.2 Spermatophores -- 5.3.3 Spider Silk Anchors -- References -- Chapter 6: Suction Cups -- 6.1 Introduction -- 6.2 Adanal Suckers in Mites -- 6.3 Sucker-Like Mouthparts -- References -- Chapter 7: Soft Adhesive Pads -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Cushion-Like Arolium -- 7.2.1 Prenymphal Arolium in Scorpions -- 7.2.2 Nymphal Arolium in Harvestmen (Opiliones: Laniatores) -- 7.2.3 Camel Spiders -- 7.2.4 Mites and Ticks -- 7.2.5 Spiders -- 7.3 Disc-Like Arolium -- 7.4 Transverse Lip Arolium -- 7.4.1 Whip-Spiders -- 7.4.2 Pseudoscorpions -- 7.4.3 Anystid Mites -- 7.5 Other Smooth Adhesive Pads -- References -- Chapter 8: Adhesive Secretions -- 8.1 Introduction -- 8.2 Viscid Glue -- 8.2.1 Viscid Silk -- 8.2.2 Ejection of Viscid Glue onto Prey -- 8.2.3 Viscid Prey Capture Glue in Harvestmen -- 8.2.4 Glandular Setae in Mites -- 8.2.5 Egg Casings and Brood Sacs -- 8.3 Solidifying Glue -- 8.3.1 Silk with a Solidifying Glue Coat -- 8.3.2 Egg Cases -- 8.3.3 Amorphous Mating Plugs -- 8.3.4 Soil Crypsis -- 8.3.5 Cementing of Mouthparts in Ticks and Mites -- References -- Chapter 9: Biological Functions and Evolutionary Aspects -- 9.1 Ontogeny and the Role of Maternal Care -- 9.2 Dispersal -- 9.3 Microhabitat Access and Climbing Demand -- 9.4 Herbivore-Plant Interaction -- 9.5 Predator-Prey Interaction -- 9.6 Parasite-Host Interaction -- 9.7 Sexual Selection -- References -- Chapter 10: Comparative Contact Mechanics -- 10.1 Comparative Mechanics and Strength of Smooth and Structured Adhesive Foot Pads -- 10.2 The Contact Splitting Theory and the Scaling of Adhesive Foot Pads -- 10.3 Dry or Wet Adhesion? -- References. , Chapter 11: Biomimetics: What Can We Learn From Arachnids? -- 11.1 Why Geckoes Are Not Unique -- 11.2 Noteworthy Structures and Their Potential for Biomimetics and Bioinspiration -- 11.2.1 Micro-Patterned Surface of the Whip-Spider Arolium -- 11.2.2 Adhesive Nano-fibre Bundles of Cribellar Spider Silk -- 11.2.3 Transverse Lip Arolium -- 11.2.4 Prehensile Feet of Harvestmen -- 11.2.5 Spider SilkAnchors -- 11.2.6 Pressure Sensitive Adhesives in Capture Threads of Spiders and Harvestmen -- 11.2.7 Droplet Bearing Setae of Harvestmen -- 11.2.8 Minute Suction Cups -- References -- Appendix -- A1. List of Supplementary Videos (Online) -- Chapter 2 -- Chapter 3 -- Chapter 6 -- Chapter 7 -- Chapter 8 -- A2. List of Studied Species -- Index.