Scientists find spiders smell with their legs and the science behind it is fascinating
Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) female, ventral side. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how...
I have a strong interest in chemosensation, one of the most ancient senses across a wide range of taxa, essential for behaviors such as mate search, foraging, oviposition site location and predator avoidance. My research has been focused on the chemosensory mechanisms in arthropods, including insects, ticks and spiders..
Wasp spider (Argiope bruennichi) female, ventral side. Credit: Wikimedia Commons. Spiders have always lived alongside humans, so it’s surprising how...