Siddharth Kulkarni

The tetragnathid spider genus Orsinome is presently recognized by 17 species, mostly known from Asian tropics, many with singular records and restricted distribution. Although a valid genus, its diagnostic characters have remained unedited since over 120 years.… Read More »Systematics and biogeography of the leucaugine spider genus Orsinome (Araneae, Tetragnathidae)

In female spiders, the second pair of appendages, pedipalps serves as a sensory organ and in males they are modified as secondary reproductive organs. Interestingly, females of miniature spiders (Anapidae and Symphytognathidae) have reduced palp while… Read More »How did spiders become smaller?: tracing the palp size reduction and its loss