Integrative taxonomy reveals first record of Loxosceles rufescens (Dufour, 1820) (Araneae, Sicariidae) in the Philippines [PDF]
Biodiversity Data JournalThe spider family Sicariidae Keyserling, 1880 represented by the synanthropic Mediterranean recluse spider, Loxosceles rufescens (Dufour, 1820), is reported in the Philippines for the first time, based on morphological and molecular data.
Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo +9 more
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Molecular Phylogenetic Relationships Based on Mitogenomes of Spider: Insights Into Evolution and Adaptation to Extreme Environments. [PDF]
Ecol EvolWe used the largest dataset of mitogenomes available to reconstruct phylogenetic relationships and ancestral ranges and traits in spiders. ABSTRACT In this study, we performed a comparative analysis based on a total of 255 spider mitogenomes and four outgroups, of which the mitogenomes of 39 species were assembled de novo, to explore the phylogenetic ...
Zhang R +5 more
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Lizard predation by spiders: A review from the Neotropical and Andean regions. [PDF]
Ecol Evol, 2020 In this study, we analyze for the first time the lizard consumption by spiders in the Neotropical and Andean regions, showing that the families Ctenidae and Theraphosidae may be relevant lizard predators in these areas. In addition, we provide the first report on spider predation upon a vertebrate taxon in the Andean region.
Reyes-Olivares C +5 more
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Loxosceles spider bite in Turkey (Loxosceles rufescens, Sicariidae, Araneae)
Journal of Venomous Animals and Toxins Including Tropical Diseases, 2008 Loxoscelism is caused by envenomation by spiders that belong to the Loxosceles genus. In loxoscelism, a local necrotic lesion appears and, in many cases, loxoscelism or necrotic araneism is considered a serious public health problem.
N. Yigit +5 more
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Predatory and Sexual Behavior of the Spider Sicarius (Araneae: Sicariidae)
Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 1967 Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, Volume 74, Issue 4, Page 320-330, 1967.
Herbert W. Levi
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Two new species of the spider genus Loxosceles (Araneae, Sicariidae) from the Ecuadorian Andes [PDF]
Evolutionary SystematicsTwo new species of the spider genus Loxosceles (Araneae: Sicariidae) from the Ecuadorian Andes are described: Loxosceles guayllabamba sp. nov. (male, female) and Loxosceles binfordae sp. nov. (male, female).
Nadine Dupérré +3 more
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Discovery of broadly-neutralizing antibodies against brown recluse spider and Gadim scorpion sphingomyelinases using consensus toxins as antigens. [PDF]
Protein SciAbstract Broadly‐neutralizing monoclonal antibodies are becoming increasingly important tools for treating infectious diseases and animal envenomings. However, designing and developing broadly‐neutralizing antibodies can be cumbersome using traditional low‐throughput iterative protein engineering methods. Here, we present a new high‐throughput approach
Rivera-de-Torre E +5 more
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Toxicological Characterization and Phospholipase D Activity of the Venom of the Spider Sicarius thomisoides [PDF]
Toxins, 2020 Envenomation by Loxosceles spiders (Sicariidae family) has been thoroughly documented. However, little is known about the potential toxicity of members from the Sicarius genus.
Tomás Arán-Sekul +7 more
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Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, 1969 Psyche: A Journal of Entomology, Volume 76, Issue 1, Page 29-40, 1969.
Herbert W. Levi, Lorna R. Levi
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Venom of the Brazilian Spider Sicarius ornatus (Araneae, Sicariidae) Contains Active Sphingomyelinase D: Potential for Toxicity after Envenomation [PDF]
PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 2013 BACKGROUND:The spider family Sicariidae includes two genera, Sicarius and Loxosceles. Bites by Sicarius are uncommon in humans and, in Brazil, a single report is known of a 17-year old man bitten by a Sicarius species that developed a necrotic lesion ...
Priscila Hess Lopes +2 more
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