In biogeography, vicariance and long‐distance dispersal are often characterised as
competing scenarios. However, they are related concepts, both relying on collective …

The origin and patterns of species diversity are fundamental themes in ecology and
evolutionary biology. Insular systems play an important role in biogeography, and the …

This perspective identifies the grand challenges in arachnid science: 1. Grasp the arachnid
species diversity. There is a need to accelerate taxonomic research to obtain a sense of …

Temporal change in vegetation complexity and field management may interactively affect
the structure of predator–prey networks in agroecosystems and consequently alter the …

Understanding the effects of microhabitat changes on arthropod predator communities and
their prey in agroecosystems is essential for field management and biocontrol. Few studies …

Vegetation change is one of the major drivers affecting web-building spider species, causing
them to vary in abundance and to adapt their web traits accordingly. Rice ecosystems are …

Textbook knowledge tells us that arachnids are a hyper diverse clade of chelicerates that
have taken on terrestrial lifestyles. Original papers published in prestigious venues routinely …

Five new species of the long-jawed orb-weaving spider genus Tetragnatha (Araneae,
Tetragnathidae) in South America, with a key t Page 1 Please do not remove this page Five …

Our planet is undergoing change at a rapid pace, with novel stressors including climate
change, deforestation, and species invasion drastically altering ecosystems. Preservation of …