A new study challenges traditional views on arachnid evolution, suggesting that the transition from water to land occurred multiple times rather than in a single event. The research also highlights ...
A reduced genome in an island species raises evolutionary questions.
The unusual DNA of a particular type of spider is fascinating scientists, as they think it may hold the key to diverse evolution across the world we live in. Australia’s peacock spider, known for its ...
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Scientists uncover 310-million-year-old spider fossil in Germany with fine leg hairs and silk spinners intact
A discovery in northern Germany has revealed one of the world’s oldest and best-preserved spider fossils. Dating back more than 310 million years, the fossilised arachnid, named Arthrolycosa ...
A new study has revealed why some spiders possess venom that is far more potent than others. By analyzing the venoms of more than 70 different spider species, the team explored whether factors such as ...
Same-sex behavior is common across the animal kingdom—more than 1,500 species are estimated to have been observed engaging in ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the University of Southampton, and specializes in animal behavior, evolution, palaeontology, and the environment. Rachael has a degree in Zoology from the ...
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