Taxonomic Revision of Great Plains and Chihuahuan Camel Spiders - Eremobates Palpisetulosus Species Group

Explore the fascinating world of camel spiders (solifuges) in this 41-minute research lecture from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Delve into groundbreaking molecular and morphological research focusing on the North American Eremobatidae family, particularly the Eremobates palpisetulosus species group found in the Great Plains and Chihuahuan regions. Learn about new taxonomic discoveries and classifications of these enigmatic arachnids that inhabit arid environments, as Zoology Research Assistant Goran Shikak presents findings from his master's research that combines both molecular and morphological analyses to identify new genera and revise existing species classifications.