The successful interpretation of continental ichnofossils is impeded by our limited
knowledge of the burrows produced by modern continental animals. Actualistic studies of …

The female Mygalomorphae spiders are sedentary and long-lived organisms that spend
most of their lives inside their burrows. Neoichnological studies provide relevant information …

The tarantula genus Brachypelma includes colourful species that are highly sought after in
the commercial pet trade. They are all included in CITES appendix II. We present …

Context Bioindicators are used for conservation prioritisation by means of spatial
comparisons of a site value, or monitoring of ecosystem recovery or response to …

Background In practically every human culture, the use of arthropods as medicinal
resources has been reported. In Mexico, the Mayan people mainly use plants but …

Trace fossils are useful for interpreting the environmental conditions and ecological
composition of strata. Neoichnological studies are necessary to provide informed …

Although all species of the Brachypelma genus are protected under CITES, few studies have
been performed on the genetic structure of the populations of these endangered tarantulas …

Whereas soils in semiarid environments have received considerable attention, specific
biogenic structures produced by the plants and animals that inhabit them are less well …

Activity and occupancy dynamics of spiders are topics that have received little attention and
are compounded by anecdotal field data, especially in Theraphosidae that are generally …

Theraphosids interact with numerous species from invertebrates to humans. Their diet
predominantly consists of insects, spiders, and worms; however, their prey cover a wide …