The spider tree of life: phylogeny of Araneae based on target‐gene analyses from an extensive taxon sampling
We present a phylogenetic analysis of spiders using a dataset of 932 spider species,
representing 115 families (only the family Synaphridae is unrepresented), 700 known …
representing 115 families (only the family Synaphridae is unrepresented), 700 known …
The morphology and phylogeny of dionychan spiders (Araneae: Araneomorphae)
MJ Ramírez - Bulletin of the american Museum of Natural History, 2014 - BioOne
ABSTRACT A phylogenetic analysis of the two-clawed spiders grouped in Dionycha is
presented, with 166 representative species of 49 araneomorph families, scored for 393 …
presented, with 166 representative species of 49 araneomorph families, scored for 393 …
Odometry and insect navigation
H Wolf - Journal of Experimental Biology, 2011 - journals.biologists.com
Animals have needed to find their way about almost since a free-living life style evolved.
Particularly, if an animal has a home–shelter or nesting site–true navigation becomes …
Particularly, if an animal has a home–shelter or nesting site–true navigation becomes …
Insect colours and visual appearance in the eyes of their predators
The striking diversity in insect colouration, colour pattern and visual appearance (shape,
size, texture or movement) has evolved in response to the needs of communication, both …
size, texture or movement) has evolved in response to the needs of communication, both …
The behavioral ecology of amblypygids
Arachnologists have uncovered tantalizing details about amblypygid behavioral ecology—
the study of the fitness consequences of their behavior. Thus, it is the aim of this review to …
the study of the fitness consequences of their behavior. Thus, it is the aim of this review to …
A chromosome-level genome of the giant vinegaroon Mastigoproctus giganteus exhibits the signature of pre-Silurian whole genome duplication
Within the arachnids, chromosome-level genome assemblies have greatly accelerated the
understanding of gene family evolution and developmental genomics in key groups, such as …
understanding of gene family evolution and developmental genomics in key groups, such as …
Arachnid navigation–a review of classic and emerging models
Most arachnids are central-place foragers that return to retreats or burrows after excursions
to hunt. In general, arachnids are relatively large and accessible to behavioral and …
to hunt. In general, arachnids are relatively large and accessible to behavioral and …
Tracking spoor and field signs as a zoological research method
Highlights•Tracking spoor is an ancient skill which may have had a role in human
evolution.•It is not an outdated method, despite technological advancements.•We review the …
evolution.•It is not an outdated method, despite technological advancements.•We review the …
How dim is dim? Precision of the celestial compass in moonlight and sunlight
Prominent in the sky, but not visible to humans, is a pattern of polarized skylight formed
around both the Sun and the Moon. Dung beetles are, at present, the only animal group …
around both the Sun and the Moon. Dung beetles are, at present, the only animal group …
The twilight zone: ambient light levels trigger activity in primitive ants
Many animals become active during twilight, a narrow time window where the properties of
the visual environment are dramatically different from both day and night. Despite the fact …
the visual environment are dramatically different from both day and night. Despite the fact …