Genomic signatures associated with convergent funnel-web building behavior in spiders
Zheng Fan, Lu-Yu Wang, Zhi Li, Tianyu Ren, Bing Tan, Wei Pu, Wen-Hui Wu, Jun-Han Xiong, Ling-Xin Cheng, Jin-Xia Kong, Bin Luo, Zizhong Yang, Chao Tong, Zhi‐Sheng Zhang
The paper identifies genomic signatures of convergent evolution in spiders that build funnel webs, highlighting shared genetic changes in genes related to nervous system function.
Journal of Systematics and Evolution · Sep 1, 2026Peer-reviewedGenomics