Thermal preferences and effects of temperature on fitness parameters of an endemic Argentinean tarantula (Grammostola vachoni)
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DOI: 10.1139/cjz-2019-0180
Abstract: Mygalomorphs depend on thermal microhabitats for successful behavior, but their thermal biology is still poorly known. Grammostola vachoni Schiapelli and Gerschman, 1961 is an endemic tarantula fro... read more here.
Keywords: tarantula; grammostola vachoni; thermal preferences; preferences effects ... See more keywords
Tarantula welfare may be improved with greater environmental complexity: A preliminary behavioral study with Brazilian black tarantulas (Grammastola pulchra)
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0314501
Abstract: Increased environmental complexity has positive effects on the welfare status of vertebrates living in human care; however, this line of research has received little focus in invertebrates. Here we conducted a preliminary investigation of Brazilian… read more here.
Keywords: tarantula; environmental complexity; welfare; housing ... See more keywords
In Vitro Antitumoral Effect of Tarantula Venom Combined with Temozolomide in Human Glioblastoma Cells.
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DOI: 10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.46498-24.3
Abstract: AIM To investigate the effect of 48-hour (h) administration of Tarantula Logoplex® (TL), a homeopathic medical product containing Tarantula cubensis venom, alone and in combination with temozolomide (TMZ) on T98G glioblastoma cell line with regard… read more here.
Keywords: tarantula; effect; administration; cell ... See more keywords