In the last decade and a half, advances in genetic sequencing technologies have
revolutionized systematics, transforming the field from studying morphological characters or …

The study of tick evolution may be classified into disciplines such as taxonomy and
systematics, biogeography, evolution and development (evo-devo), ecology, and …

For much of terrestrial biodiversity, the evolutionary pathways of adaptation from marine
ancestors are poorly understood and have usually been viewed as a binary trait. True crabs …

Acariform mites are an ancient and megadiverse lineage that may have experienced a
complex pattern of invasions into terrestrial and aquatic habitats. These among-realm …

Scorpions are ancient and historically renowned for their potent venom. Traditionally, the
systematics of this group of arthropods was supported by morphological characters, until …

Logical character dependency is a major conceptual and methodological problem in
phylogenetic inference of morphological data sets, as it violates the assumption of character …

Spiders are among the most varied terrestrial predators, with highly diverse morphology,
ecology, and behavior. Morphological and molecular data have greatly contributed to …

Regenerative abilities and their evolution in the different animal lineages have fascinated
generations of biologists. While some taxa are capable of restoring entire individuals from …

Arachnida is an exceptionally diverse class in the Arthropoda, consisting of 20 orders and
playing crucial roles in the terrestrial ecosystems. However, their interordinal relationships …

Scorpions constitute a charismatic lineage of arthropods and comprise more than 2500
described species. Found throughout various tropical and temperate habitats, these …