Name - Stegodyphus africanus

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urn:lsid:organismnames.com:name:755333 [metadata]

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Recent Publications

• Comparative genomic study of arachnid immune systems indicates loss of beta-1,3-glucanase-related proteins and theimmune deficiency pathway.
• Male spiders control offspring sex ratio through greater production of female-determining sperm.
• Cooperative foraging expands dietary niche but does not offset intra-group competition for resources in social spiders.
• Avoiding the tragedy of the commons: Improved group-feeding performance in kin groups maintains foraging cooperation in subsocial Stegodyphus africanus spiders (Araneae, Eresidae).
• Impaired immune function accompanies social evolution in spiders.

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