Spiders, webs and insects: A new perspective on evolutionary history
Thursday, November 24, 2011 - 16:31
in Biology & Nature
The orb web, typical of a large number of spider species, has a single evolutionary origin, according to molecular phylogenetic research. The study presents the hypothesis that the diversification of spider webs is motivated by the need to occupy new natural habitats (trunks, stems, etc.) and to make more efficient use of natural resources.