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Communication is integral to the life strategies of all living species on the planet, and among all its modalities, visual signals and cues comprise some of the most fascinating communication pathways. Because of direct links between individual quality and color development, vis…

Theraphosidae, commonly known as tarantulas, represent some of the most charismatic spiders on the planet. With almost 1000 described species, they have colonized the subtropics of every continent and have adapted to fill many of ecological niches. I address gaps in our understa…