Advances in the reconstruction of the Spider Tree of Life: a roadmap for spider systematics and comparative studies
In the last decade and a half, advances in genetic sequencing technologies have
revolutionized systematics, transforming the field from studying morphological characters or …
revolutionized systematics, transforming the field from studying morphological characters or …
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 …
Spider phylogenomics: untangling the Spider Tree of Life
ABSTRACT Spiders (Order Araneae) are massively abundant generalist arthropod
predators that are found in nearly every ecosystem on the planet and have persisted for over …
predators that are found in nearly every ecosystem on the planet and have persisted for over …
Systematics, phylogeny, and evolution of orb-weaving spiders
The orb-weaving spiders (Orbiculariae) comprise more than 25% of the approximately
44,000 known living spider species and produce a remarkable variety of webs. The wheel …
44,000 known living spider species and produce a remarkable variety of webs. The wheel …
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 …
Rounding up the usual suspects: a standard target‐gene approach for resolving the interfamilial phylogenetic relationships of ecribellate orb‐weaving spiders with a …
We test the limits of the spider superfamily Araneoidea and reconstruct its interfamilial
relationships using standard molecular markers. The taxon sample (363 terminals) …
relationships using standard molecular markers. The taxon sample (363 terminals) …
The form and function of spider orb webs: evolution from silk to ecosystems
Spiders are the preeminent silk craftsmen among arthropods and are best known for
producing aerial orb webs that snare flying insects. Orb web spiders are ubiquitous …
producing aerial orb webs that snare flying insects. Orb web spiders are ubiquitous …
[KNJIGA][B] Common Spiders of North America
RA Bradley - 2012 - books.google.com
This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and
appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders. Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of …
appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders. Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of …
Tangled in a sparse spider web: single origin of orb weavers and their spinning work unravelled by denser taxonomic sampling
In order to study the tempo and the mode of spider orb web evolution and diversification, we
conducted a phylogenetic analysis using six genetic markers along with a comprehensive …
conducted a phylogenetic analysis using six genetic markers along with a comprehensive …
[PDF][PDF] Systematics: progress in the study of spider diversity and evolution
The field of systematics involves at least three major elements: biodiversity exploration
(inventory); taxonomic discovery and description (taxonomy); and the estimation of …
(inventory); taxonomic discovery and description (taxonomy); and the estimation of …