Research Highlights
Broken Ring Speciation in California Mygalomorphs
Ring species is a model of evolution which exemplifies speciation with continuous gene flow, a classic ring species example are the salamanders of the genus Ensatina, here we explore this model using False tarantula spiders.
Species delimitation in Micro Dwarf Tarantulas
The genus Hexurella includes some of the smallest mygalomorph spiders in the world, and are extremely rare and challenging to collect, here with new records we review the genus, perform species delimitation and provide with important natural history aspects of the group.
Comparative Population Genomic Diversity and Differentiation in Trapdoor Spiders and Relatives
Mygalomorphs have a very particular burrowing behavior, with variable entrances and silk structures like trapdoors and turrets. Here we explored if this burrowing behavior, along with body and range size is correlated with genetic diversity and differentiation.