Phylogenetic systematics and evolution of the spider infraorder Mygalomorphae using genomic scale data
The infraorder Mygalomorphae is one of the three main lineages of spiders comprising over
3000 nominal species. This ancient group has a worldwide distribution that includes among …
3000 nominal species. This ancient group has a worldwide distribution that includes among …
Trapped indoors? Long-distance dispersal in mygalomorph spiders and its effect on species ranges
BA Buzatto, L Haeusler, N Tamang - Journal of Comparative Physiology A, 2021 - Springer
The Mygalomorphae includes tarantulas, trapdoor, funnel-web, purse-web and sheet-web
spiders, species known for poor dispersal abilities. Here, we attempted to compile all the …
spiders, species known for poor dispersal abilities. Here, we attempted to compile all the …
Phylogeny of a cosmopolitan family of morphologically conserved trapdoor spiders (Mygalomorphae, Ctenizidae) using Anchored Hybrid Enrichment, with a …
The mygalomorph family Ctenizidae has a world-wide distribution and currently contains
nine genera and 135 species. However, the monophyly of this group has long been …
nine genera and 135 species. However, the monophyly of this group has long been …
Biodiversity in Australia: an overview
CR Dickman - Global biodiversity, 2018 - taylorfrancis.com
Australia has the unique distinction of being both a single country and an island continent.
Encompassing a very broad range of land systems and different climatic zones, and …
Encompassing a very broad range of land systems and different climatic zones, and …
The tangled biogeographic history of tarantulas: An African centre of origin rules out the centrifugal model of speciation
Aim Many animal groups diversify at the same place where they have originated, whereas
others diversify at a place completely different from the centre of origin. Identification of the …
others diversify at a place completely different from the centre of origin. Identification of the …
Single-Island Endemism despite Repeated Dispersal in Caribbean Micrathena (Araneae: Araneidae): An Updated Phylogeographic Analysis
Island biogeographers have long sought to elucidate the mechanisms behind biodiversity
genesis. The Caribbean presents a unique stage on which to analyze the diversification …
genesis. The Caribbean presents a unique stage on which to analyze the diversification …
First phylogenetic assessment and taxonomic synopsis of the open-holed trapdoor spider genus Namea (Mygalomorphae: Anamidae): a highly diverse mygalomorph …
The tropical and subtropical rainforests of Australia's eastern mesic zone have given rise to
a complex and highly diverse biota. Numerous old endemic, niche-conserved groups persist …
a complex and highly diverse biota. Numerous old endemic, niche-conserved groups persist …
A tangle of forms and phylogeny: extensive morphological homoplasy and molecular clock heterogeneity in Bonnetina and related tarantulas
Tarantula spider systematics has long been considered problematic. Species diagnosis and
phylogenetic hypotheses have historically relied on morphological features, which are …
phylogenetic hypotheses have historically relied on morphological features, which are …
Volcanism and palaeoclimate change drive diversification of the world's largest whip spider (Amblypygi)
FD Schramm, A Valdez‐Mondragón… - Molecular …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The tropics contain many of the most biodiverse regions on Earth but the processes
responsible for generating this diversity remain poorly understood. This study investigated …
responsible for generating this diversity remain poorly understood. This study investigated …
An integrative approach unveils speciation within the threatened spider Calathotarsus simoni (Araneae: Mygalomorphae: Migidae)
The mygalomorph trapdoor spider family Migidae displays a quintessential Gondwanan
distribution, including species in Australia, Africa, Madagascar, New Zealand, New …
distribution, including species in Australia, Africa, Madagascar, New Zealand, New …