Hidden diversity in plain sight: four new species of Nemesia (Araneae: Mygalomorphae) from the Córdoba Province of Spain

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  Hidden diversity in plain sight: four new species of Nemesia (Araneae: Mygalomorphae) from the Córdoba Province of Spain Abstract A taxonomic revision of the species of Nemesia Audouin, 1826, distributed in the vicinity of Córdoba City, southern Spain, is presented. Four new species are described: Nemesia morana sp. nov. (female), N. kodama sp. nov. (male and female), N. rosae sp. nov. (male and female), and N. tamajoni sp. nov. (male and female). These species are distinguished by distinct morphological characters, including the shape of the spermathecae, palpal bulbs, and spinnerets, as well as by burrow architecture. Fieldwork was conducted across two of the three major habitat types in the region—the humid, forested mountains of Sierra Morena and the croplands and riparian forests of the Guadalquivir Valley—while the third, the “campiña”, which is mainly composed of agricultural landscapes, remains poorly explored. Sampling methods included pitfall trapping and the direct e...

Snake Venom and Envenomation: From Molecular Insights to Clinical Translation (Call for Submissions)

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Snakebite envenomation remains a major neglected tropical disease with significant global health impact, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. This Collection aims to showcase multidisciplinary research on snake venoms and envenomation, integrating molecular and omics-based characterisation of venom components with mechanistic, preclinical, and clinical insights into toxin-induced pathology.

The Collection welcomes original research, reviews, and translational studies covering venomics, proteomics, metabolomics, mechanisms of envenomation, antivenom development, innovative therapeutic strategies, and public health perspectives. Emphasis is placed on bridging fundamental venom biology with clinical translation and real-world impact in snakebite management.

Journal: Discover Life