Trait databases have become important resources for large-scale comparative studies in
ecology and evolution. Here we introduce the AnimalTraits database, a curated database of …

Metabolism powers all of life's processes, making it fundamental to understanding
organisms in nature. For many arachnids, however, we do not have direct measurements of …

Laboratory experiments show that many factors, including taxonomic identity, traits,
energetic states, and environmental conditions influence predator-prey interaction strengths …