Veni, vidi, vici? Future spread and ecological impacts of a rapidly expanding invasive predator population
Economic and ecological consequences of invasive species make biological invasions an
influential driver of global change. Monitoring the spread and impacts of non‐native species …
influential driver of global change. Monitoring the spread and impacts of non‐native species …
Facilitating taxonomy and phylogenetics: An informative and cost-effective protocol integrating long amplicon PCRs and third-generation sequencing
Phylogenetic inference has become a standard technique in integrative taxonomy and
systematics, as well as in biogeography and ecology. DNA barcodes are often used for …
systematics, as well as in biogeography and ecology. DNA barcodes are often used for …
Phylogenomic data reveal three new families of poorly studied Solifugae (camel spiders)
SS Kulkarni, T Yamasaki, LTH Phung… - Molecular Phylogenetics …, 2024 - Elsevier
The systematics of the arachnid order Solifugae have been an enigma, owing to challenges
in interpreting morphology, a paucity of molecular phylogenetic studies sampling across the …
in interpreting morphology, a paucity of molecular phylogenetic studies sampling across the …
Genitalic morphology and phylogenomic placement of the Australian spider Paraplectanoides crassipes Keyserling, 1886 (Araneae, Araneidae) with a discussion on …
We complement and expand the existing descriptions of the Australian araneid spider
Paraplectanoides crassipes Keyserling, 1886 and provide the first detailed analysis of the …
Paraplectanoides crassipes Keyserling, 1886 and provide the first detailed analysis of the …
Enigmatic and extravagant genitalia in the spider genus Mastigusa (Araneae, Cybaeidae)–a taxonomic revision
Mastigusa is a genus of small palearctic spiders that has recently been moved to the family
Cybaeidae after the first inclusion of the genus in a phylogenetic matrix. Three species are …
Cybaeidae after the first inclusion of the genus in a phylogenetic matrix. Three species are …
The rediscovery of a relict unlocks the first global phylogeny of whip spiders (Amblypygi)
Asymmetrical rates of cladogenesis and extinction abound in the Tree of Life, resulting in
numerous minute clades that are dwarfed by larger sister groups. Such taxa are commonly …
numerous minute clades that are dwarfed by larger sister groups. Such taxa are commonly …
A targeted gene phylogenetic framework to investigate diversification in the highly diverse yet geographically restricted red devil spiders (Araneae, Dysderidae)
S Adrián‐Serrano, M Pavlek, MA Arnedo - Cladistics, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The family Dysderidae is a highly diverse group of nocturnal ground‐dwelling and active‐
hunter spiders. Dysderids are mostly restricted to the Western Palearctic, and particularly …
hunter spiders. Dysderids are mostly restricted to the Western Palearctic, and particularly …
Changes in the material properties of spider glue droplet proteins accompanied shifts in prey capture biomechanics as cobweb spiders diverged from their orb …
Although descended from orb weavers, spiders in the family Theridiidae spin cobwebs
whose sticky prey capture gumfoot lines extend from a silk tangle to a surface below. When …
whose sticky prey capture gumfoot lines extend from a silk tangle to a surface below. When …
Three new genera of arboreal dark sac spiders from southern Africa (Araneae: Trachelidae).
As part of a revision of the Afrotropical species of Trachelas L. Koch, 1872 (Araneae:
Trachelidae), we distinguished three new genera of primarily arboreal spiders from southern …
Trachelidae), we distinguished three new genera of primarily arboreal spiders from southern …
Evolution and comparative morphology of raptorial feet in spiders
Spiders are among the most diverse animals, which developed different morphological and
behavioral traits for capturing prey. We studied the anatomy and functionality of the rare and …
behavioral traits for capturing prey. We studied the anatomy and functionality of the rare and …