Download or read book Sex Pheromones in Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by Margaret A. Meeker and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 78 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Role of Pheromones in the Sexual Communication of the Wolf Spider Schizocosa Ocreata Araneae Lycosidae written by Ryan D. Bell and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We further examined the role olfaction plays in male detection and location of females, and while we found no evidence that males are utilizing olfaction to find mates, we did observe behavioral changes to conspecifics of both sexes, and a reduction of activity in the presence of volatile cues from a predator. At levels of competitor cues that males are expected to encounter in nature, we found no evidence that male-male inhibition occurs in this species. In examining male response to substrate bound cues, we found that males are able to discern female trails, and will preferentially follow them, although they are not able to determine the direction the trail was laid. We also utilized a custom built silk collection device to obtain sufficient quantities of clean silk for extraction and preliminary chemical analysis. Following solvent extraction of cues from the silk, we were able to reestablish searching behavior in response to the extract from female silk, but it did not elicit courtship display, suggesting a multicomponent chemical signal involved in sexual signaling in this species.
Download or read book The Evolution of Sexual Dimorphism in Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by Sean E. Walker and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sexual Selection written by Regina H. Macedo and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2013-09-25 with total page 479 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sexual Selection: Perspectives and Models from the Neotropics presents new sexual selection research based upon neotropical species. As neotropical regions are destroyed at an alarming rate, with an estimated 140 species of rainforest plants and animals going extinct every day, it is important to bring neotropical research to the fore now. Sexual selection occurs when the male or female of a species is attracted by certain characteristics such as form, color or behavior. When those features lead to a greater probability of successful mating, they become more prominent in the species. Although most theoretical concepts concerning sexual selection and reproductive strategies are based upon North American and European fauna, the Neotropical region encompasses much more biodiversity, with as many as 15,000 plant and animal species in a single acre of rain forest. This book illustrates concepts in sexual selection through themes ranging from female cryptic choice in insects, sexual conflict in fish, interaction between sexual selection and the immune system, nuptial gifts, visual and acoustic sexual signaling, parental investment, to alternative mating strategies, among others. These approaches distinguish Sexual Selection from current publications in sexual selection, mainly because of the latitudinal and taxonomic focus, so that readers will be introduced to systems mostly unknown outside the tropics, several of which bring into question some well-established patterns for temperate regions. Synthesizes sexual selection research on species from the Neotropics Combines different perspectives and levels of analysis using a broad taxonomic basis, introducing readers to systems mostly unknown outside the tropics and bringing into question well-established patterns for temperate regions Includes contributions exploring concepts and theory as well as discussions on a variety of Neotropical vertebrates and invertebrates, such as insects, fish, arthropods and birds
Download or read book Spider Physiology and written by Jerome Casas and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2011-12-13 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents vol. 41: The Sensory and Behavioural Biology of Whip Spiders (Arachnida, Amblypygi) Dynamic Population Structure and the Evolution of Spider Mating Systems Spider Cognition The Form and Function of Spider Orb Webs: Evolution from Silk to Ecosystems
Download or read book Spider Ecophysiology written by Wolfgang Nentwig and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-02-15 with total page 509 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 43,000 species, spiders are the largest predacious arthropod group. They have developed key characteristics such as multi-purpose silk types, venoms consisting of hundreds of components, locomotion driven by muscles and hydraulic pressure, a highly evolved key-lock mechanism between the complex genital structures, and many more unique features. After 300 million years of evolutionary refinement, spiders are present in all land habitats and represent one of the most successful groups of terrestrial organisms. Ecophysiology combines functional and evolutionary aspects of morphology, physiology, biochemistry and molecular biology with ecology. Cutting-edge science in spiders focuses on the circulatory and respiratory system, locomotion and dispersal abilities, the immune system, endosymbionts and pathogens, chemical communication, gland secretions, venom components, silk structure, structure and perception of colours as well as nutritional requirements. Spiders are valuable indicator species in agroecosystems and for conservation biology. Modern transfer and application technologies research spiders and their products with respect to their value for biomimetics, material sciences, and the agrochemical and pharmaceutical industries.
Download or read book Animal Signals written by Yngve Espmark and published by Tapir Academic Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How can we explain the peacock's beautiful tail decorations, or the wonderful song of the nightingale? Why are some smells nice and others nasty? How do animals signal their intentions and qualities to potential partners? How do offspring tell parents about their needs? Are signals tuned to the environment, and to the mental abilities of receivers? Essential for understanding how animals cope with their ecological and social environment, the study of animal signals is one of the most active research areas in evolutionary biology. Understanding the signalling systems of nature has wide-ranging relevance including biological conservation and human communication. Written by international scientists, this is a comprehensive overview of the fascinating diversity of animal signals and signalling functions. Combining reviews and research, the book is aimed at both students and professional scientists.
Download or read book Biology of Spiders written by Rainer Foelix and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.
Download or read book Feeding Behavior in Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by Susan JoHantgen Knost and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Visual Clues in Species Recognition and Female Choice in Two Schizocosa Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by William J. McClintock and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Spider Behaviour written by Marie Elisabeth Herberstein and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2011-01-27 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders are often underestimated as suitable behavioural models because of the general belief that due to their small brains their behaviour is innate and mostly invariable. Challenging this assumption, this fascinating book shows that rather than having a limited behavioural repertoire, spiders show surprising cognitive abilities, changing their behaviour to suit their situational needs. The team of authors unravels the considerable intra-specific as well as intra-individual variability and plasticity in different behaviours ranging from foraging and web building to communication and courtship. An introductory chapter on spider biology, systematics and evolution provides the reader with the necessary background information to understand the discussed behaviours and helps to place them into an evolutionary context. Highlighting an under-explored area of behaviour, this book will provide new ideas for behavioural researchers and students unfamiliar with spiders as well as a valuable resource for those already working in this intriguing field.
Download or read book The Evolution of Courtship Display in Schizocosa Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by William James McClintock and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Courtship Behavior Acoustic Communication and Reproductive Isolation in Two Sibling Species of Wolf Spiders araneae Lycosidae written by Gail Elizabeth Stratton and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Advances in Insect Chemical Ecology written by Ring T. Cardé and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2004-06-21 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chemical signals mediate all aspects of insects' lives and their ecological interactions. The discipline of chemical ecology seeks to unravel these interactions by identifying and defining the chemicals involved, and documenting how perception of these chemical mediators modifies behaviour and ultimately reproductive success. Chapters in this 2004 volume consider how plants use chemicals to defend themselves from insect herbivores; the complexity of floral odors that mediate insect pollination; tritrophic interactions of plants, herbivores, and parasitoids and the chemical cues that parasitoids use to find their herbivore hosts; the semiochemically mediated behaviours of mites; pheromone communication in spiders and cockroaches; the ecological dependency of tiger moths on the chemistry of their host-plants; and the selective forces that shape the pheromone communication channel of moths. The volume presents descriptions of the chemicals involved, the effects of semiochemically mediated interactions on reproductive success, and the evolutionary pathways that have shaped the chemical ecology of arthropods.
Download or read book Foraging Behavior of Schizocosa Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by Matthew H. Persons and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Leg Ornamentation and Efficacy of Courtship Display in Wolf Spiders Araneae Lycosidae written by Eileen A. Hebets and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
