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Spider Evolution: Genetics, Behavior, and Ecological Influences
Spider Evolution: Genetics, Behavior, and Ecological Influences
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Spider Evolution: Genetics, Behavior, and Ecological Influences explores the evolutionary trail of arachnids, particularly spider species, from prehistoric origins to current sustainability issues. It analyzes extinct organisms in the Arachnida class and focuses on current environmental issues facing spider species, such as biodiversity minimization, climate change, and natural disasters.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 19 October 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
Spider Evolution: Genetics, Behavior, and Ecological Influences delves into the intricate and captivating journey of arachnids, with a special focus on spider species, from their prehistoric origins to contemporary sustainability challenges. This comprehensive book employs a multidisciplinary approach to analyze extinct organisms within the Arachnida class, specifically examining their phylogenomics and molecular footprints to unravel the evolutionary changes that have shaped the diversity of today's species. The chapters cover various aspects of spider evolution, including their origins, the influences on their behavioral traits, physiological adaptations of sensory organs, and biomechanics. Additionally, the book explores the roles of spiders as prey and predators, tracing how these roles have evolved over the remarkable 400 million years of Arachnida existence.
The book then shifts its attention to the pressing environmental issues currently confronting spider species. These issues encompass a wide range of topics, such as biodiversity minimization, climate change, and natural disasters. By examining the impact of these factors on spider evolution, the book provides valuable insights into the potential future trajectory of these organisms.
This book serves as a vital resource for entomologists, researchers specializing in arachnids or arthropods, and advanced undergraduate and graduate students. It offers a comprehensive historical review, current assessment, and future predictions of spider evolution, making it an essential tool for understanding the complex interplay between genetics, behavior, and ecological influences in the evolution of spiders.
Weight: 432g
Dimension: 154 x 228 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323900416
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