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.
Their clothing was most likely made of linen and were nearly always white. The menâs clothing was mainly skirts and âtube topsâ. Women however wore long dresses. Linen, the most common material used in Ancient Egyptian times, was made by the Egyptians themselves.These are the steps to making linen: Almost all clothing was made from linen which was made from flax. Flax: a plant having small leaves, blue flowers and stems about two feet tall.ncient Egyptian Clothing. When it came to clothing and fashion, Egyptians were very original. They did not settle for just one or two big pieces of cloth, they would cover their entire body in jewels, vibrant colored clothing and heavy crowns of pure gold.