Spider Systematics and Taxonomy

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In the last decade or so, a large number of new spider species have been discovered and described, and many genera and families have been revised. Yet, a single comprehensive resource has been lacking to update spider taxonomy. Spider Systematics and Taxonomy aims to present these major developments in the field, as well as to show how technological advancements have driven these changes. Spider groups covered in most detail are those which have recently seen the most significant discoveries and changes. Later chapters highlight the impact of recent technological developments on our knowledge of spider taxonomy, with topics including phylogenomics, artificial intelligence, and novel imaging technologies. Finally, an outlook on future priorities for spider taxonomy research as well as expected developments will be explored. Spider Systematics and Taxonomy is a valuable reference with illustrations and vivid photographs included throughout to showcase spider diversity and relationships. This will serve as a key resource for arachnology researchers, graduate and postgraduate students wishing to come up to date on the latest advances in the field. Researchers in adjacent fields and those working in taxonomy generally will also benefit from this work.

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1. Shaking the tree, underrating spider diversity and relationships in a broader context
   
   2. Small brown spiders, similar yet so distinct (advances on Dionycha taxonomy and systematics focused on marranoidea families)
   3. Salticidae, where we stand in terms of understanding the diversity of the largest spider family
   4. Migalomorphae, advances in the taxonomy and systematics
   5. Pholcidae, are we close to having the first large family of spiders where we have reasonable understanding of diversity and relationships?
   6. Araneoidea, advances and white areas
   7. Overview of spider and spider relatives’ fossils and their implication for spider taxonomy and systematics
   8. What new molecular methods bring for spider taxonomy and biodiversity research?
   9. Can AI help in dealing with the taxonomic impediment in spiders?
   10. Novel imaging technology and spider research
   11. The rise of spider taxonomy and systematics in Southeast Asia and the global South
   12. Where to go from here?