Evolutionary biomechanics of maximum running speed in spiders (Araneae)
Shreyas Kuchibhotla, Michael Kelly, Vincent Jackel, Elisabeth Bane, Hendrik K. Beck, Jonas O. Wolff, David Labonte
This study examines how body size, ancestry, and leg morphology influence maximum running speed in spiders across 258 species.
bioRxiv · Jun 15, 2026 · PreprintZoology