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Toxicology Communications, 2023 Black widow spider (Latrodectus renivulatus) envenomation is a toxicological emergency affecting Middle Eastern countries. Young children may experience greater morbidity due to their small size relative to the amount of venom delivered. We describe four
Musa S Alfaifi
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Closely related, yet phenotypically different - Genome assemblies of two sister species of widow spiders: Latrodectus hasselti and L. katipo, Theridiidae [PDF]
GigaByteWidow spiders of the genus Latrodectus are important animals for biomedical, pest and conservation research. Here, we present the assembled genomes of two closely related Latrodectus species: the Australian L.
Vladislav Ivanov +7 more
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Alternative mating tactics in brown widow spiders: mating with or without male self-sacrifice does not affect the copulatory mechanism [PDF]
Frontiers in ZoologyBackground Male self-sacrifice during mating is one of the most extreme forms of male reproductive investment. In two species of widow spiders (genus Latrodectus), males trigger sexual cannibalism by “somersaulting” into the fangs of the female after ...
Lenka Sentenská +3 more
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Latrodectus envenomation in Ethiopia [PDF]
International Journal of Emergency MedicineBlack widows, one of the few spiders that can sting humans with poison, are members of the spider genus Latrodectus and are well-known for the extraordinary potency of their neurotoxic venom.
Shimelis Korbu +2 more
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Human antibodies neutralizing the alpha-latrotoxin of the European black widow [PDF]
Frontiers in ImmunologyPoisoning by widow-spider (genus Latrodectus) bites occurs worldwide. The illness, termed latrodectism, can cause severe and persistent pain and can lead to muscle rigidity, respiratory complications, and cardiac problems. It is a global health challenge
Maximilian Ruschig +12 more
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First Records of Black Widow Spider Latrodectus Walckenaer (Araneae: Theridiidae) in Oman
EntomoBrasilis, 2022 The present communication deals with a faunistic study on two species of Latrodectus Walckenaer with medically important issues from Oman. Several specimens of Latrodectus have been collected at various localities in Sultanate of Oman.
Ali Al-Jahdhami +2 more
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European Journal of Taxonomy, 2023 A new species of the spider genus Latrodectus Walckenaer, 1805 from Mexico is described based on an integrative taxonomic approach. Latrodectus occidentalis Valdez-Mondragón sp. nov.
Alejandro Valdez-Mondragón +1 more
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New Data on Latrodectus tredecimguttatus Rossi, 1790, the Medically Important Spider Species (Araneae: Theridiidae) from Iran [PDF]
Archives of Razi Institute, 2021 Spiders are one of the most important orders of Arachnida comprising more than 48,000 species in the world. Except for families Uloboridae and Holarchaeidae, all others are classified as the venomous spider.
M Mohammadi Bavani +10 more
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Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins including Tropical Diseases, 2021 Humankind has always been fascinated by venomous animals, as their toxic substances have transformed them into symbols of power and mystery. Over the centuries, researchers have been trying to understand animal venoms, unveiling intricate mixtures of ...
Marjolly Brigido Caruso +4 more
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New records of three Latrodectus species found in Khorasan province (Araneae: Theridiidae) [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Animal Biosystematics, 2005 Three Threidiid spiders of the genus Latrodectus occur in Khorasan province: L.tredecimguttatus, L.pallidus, L.dahli. The three are described, their diagnostic features are illustrated, and taxonomic notes are given where possible.
O. Mirshamsi
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