1. Frequency of singletons–species represented by single individuals–is anomalously high
in most large tropical arthropod surveys (average, 32%). 2. We sampled 5965 adult spiders …

The field of systematics involves at least three major elements: biodiversity exploration
(inventory); taxonomic discovery and description (taxonomy); and the estimation of …

Gibellula (Cordycipitaceae, Hypocreales) is frequently observed growing on spiders, but
little is known about their host range. One of the greatest challenges in describing these …

This study deals with the comparison of spider diversity and composition in a complex
landscape of the Terai Conservation Area (TCA) characterized by alluvial floodplains of tall …

We present a refinement in the establishment of guilds in Neotropical spiders based on
information assessed by assigning different levels of taxa identification, which allowed better …

Spiders are among the most common animals in diverse terrestrial environments, and
display a variety of lifestyles and foraging modes. This chapter represents an overview of our …

Urbanization and urban landscape characteristics greatly alter plant and animal species
richness and abundances in negative and positive directions. Spiders are top predators …

Land consolidation (LC) are introduced in agricultural landscapes to streamline mechanical
field operations, and increase crop production. However, it may cause adverse effects on …

1. Previous studies have found the parasitoid wasp family Ichneumonidae (Hymenoptera) to
have an exceptional latitudinal species richness gradient that peaks at mid‐latitudes instead …

Wetlands (eg ponds, meadows) can be found in many landscapes, playing an important role
in maintaining regional biodiversity and supporting heterogeneous communities. Spiders …