A molecular biologist says the Pilbara has 161 per cent more Mygalomorph spider species than previously thought, according to a new genetic analysis. WA Museum zoology expert Dr Mark Castalanelli says ...

Mygalomorph spiders comprise an ancient infraorder characterised by trapdoor builders, funnel-web weavers and large-bodied tarantulas. Their deep evolutionary history and morphological conservatism ...

A two-year study into the Australian wishbone spiders by experts from Queensland Museum, Western Australian Museum and the University of Western Australia has resulted in the description of 55 species ...

Yes, we have tarantulas! In Georgia? Well, not exactly. But close. Among the constituents of Georgia’s diverse spider fauna are the fascinating purseweb spiders. These “mygalomorph” spiders are ground ...

Spiders found in international cargo brought into North America are sometimes misidentified, which can lead to costly and unwarranted eradication measures. A new study provides a key to identifying ...

Three new species of an ancient, secretive group of spiders, all native to Hunan province in China, have been described. These “mesothelean” spiders diverged from other arachnid families about 300 ...