of defense compounds) (Stamp 2004, Barto and Cippolini 2005). A key premise of this hypothesis is that defense is costly. Due to the high structural complexity of defense compounds in sponges it can be assumed that in many cases their biosynthesis is, indeed, metabolically expensive (Paul 1992, Pawlik 1993).
What clothes did the ancient Greeks wear? Ancient Greeks made their clothing from wool or linen and wore heavier clothing in colder temperatures. They fastened their clothing with pins, belts and buttons. Men in ancient Greece wore broad-brimmed hats outdoors, particularly for horseback riding. The chiton was typically made from linen and was a lightweight garment for warmer temperatures. The heavier wool tunic was called a peplos and was floor-length.
Greek clothing was sold in the agora, the marketplace. You could buy clothes. But they were expensive. Most families made most or all of their clothes. Their clothes were simple. They made clothes out of wool for winter wear, and used linen as their summer fabric.They dyed tunics and cloaks in bright colors.They bleached some material to a bright white.ou could buy clothes. But they were expensive. Most families made most or all of their clothes. Their clothes were simple. They made clothes out of wool for winter wear, and used linen as their summer fabric. They dyed tunics and cloaks in bright colors. They bleached some material to a bright white.