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Rößler, Daniela C.; Lötters, Stefan; Fonte, Luís Fernando Marin da

doi:10.1038/d41586-020-02429-8

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“…We unreservedly support equity, diversity and inclusion in science ( Rößler, Lotters & Da Fonte, 2020 ). The authors come from different countries (Mexico, Germany, Austria and Australia) and represent different career stages (undergraduate student, PhD student, early career researcher to professor).…”

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Novel decorating behaviour of silk retreats in a challenging habitat

Aceves-Aparicio

McLean

Wild

et al. 2022

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Many ecological interactions of spiders with their potential prey and predators are affected by the visibility of their bodies and silk, especially in habitats with lower structural complexity that expose spiders. For instance, the surface of tree trunks harbours relatively limited structures to hide in and may expose residents to visual detection by prey and predators. Here we provide the first detailed description of the novel retreat building strategy of the tree trunk jumping spider Arasia mullion. Using fields surveys, we monitored and measured over 115 spiders and 554 silk retreats. These spiders build silk retreats on the exposed surface of tree trunks, where they remain as sedentary permanent residents. Furthermore, the spiders decorate the silk retreats with bark debris that they collect from the immediate surrounding. We discuss the role of silk decoration in the unusual sedentary behaviour of these spiders and the potential mechanisms that allow A. mullion to engineer their niche in a challenging habitat.

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Novel decorating behaviour of silk retreats in a challenging habitat

Aceves-Aparicio

McLean

Wild

et al. 2022

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“…The authors come from three different countries (Germany, Italy and USA) and range from undergraduate to postdoctoral career stages. One or more of the authors self‐identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+community (Rößler et al., 2020; Sweet, 2021).…”

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Static visual predator recognition in jumping spiders

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Visually detecting, recognizing and responding appropriately to predators increases survival. Failure to detect a predator or long decision time carries high and potentially fatal costs. Consequently, many animals show general anti‐predatory responses towards threatening stimuli, for example, looming objects. However, in the context of lurking or stalking predators, visual recognition is based on static visual cues, making this task computationally demanding. Jumping spiders (Salticidae) have superb vision and are excellent predators but they can equally fall prey to other jumping spiders. In a hierarchical decision‐making setup, we tested whether the common zebra jumping spider Salticus scenicus can visually recognize stationary predators. We measured the spiders’ behavioural responses towards predator (naturally co‐occurring, non‐co‐occurring and artificial) and non‐predator objects as well as towards objects with modified features. Our experiments show that salticids demonstrate a robust, fast and repeatable ‘freeze and retreat’ behaviour when presented with stationary predators, but not similarly sized non‐predator objects. Anti‐predator responses were triggered by co‐occurring and non‐co‐occurring salticid predators, as well as by 3D‐printed salticid models (based on micro‐CT scans), suggesting a generalized predator detection/classification. Using modified 3D‐printed models, we found evidence that eyes act as an important cue. However, eyes alone did not explain the responses, suggesting that underlying processes rely on multiple rather than single features. To address the role of learning and memory, we tested newly emerged spiderlings and found the same behavioural responses towards predator objects suggesting an innate response. The ability of jumping spiders to innately recognize a non‐moving threat is surprising in terms of underlying cognitive processes and the evolution thereof. Escaping from a predator before an attack has been launched likely carries sufficient selective benefits. From a cognitive perspective, the overlap of static visual characteristics between salticid predators, prey and conspecifics invites further questions considering the mechanisms of such nuanced visual discrimination and categorization in animals with complex vision but relatively small nervous systems. A free Plain Language Summary can be found within the Supporting Information of this article.

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“…To help researchers self‐identify inclusiveness biases and to challenge researchers to anchor EDI in the planning and conduct of research and, ultimately, in publishing the studies, Rößler, Lötters, and Da Fonte (2020) proposed that journal editors and publishers consider requiring authors to declare whether the research studies conducted considered EDI principles and values during manuscript submission for consideration for publication. This suggestion is akin to existing practice with research ethics and conflict of interest declarations.…”

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“…Rößler et al. (2020) made the recommendation after noting what the authors consider as various violations of EDI principles among researchers and scholars. For example, the authors report research and expert comments about study regions and topics that do not include authors with relevant lived or local expertise.…”

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Fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Canadian agricultural economics profession

Yiridoe

2020

Canadian J Agri Economics

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The Canadian agricultural economics profession, like much of society, is faced with the important challenge of how to effectively achieve aspirational goals of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). I argue that the Canadian agricultural economics society (CAES) will benefit from integrating EDI into our core mission and key activities. I focus on a select set of issues that I believe will further this effort. Given the critical role of scholarly merit and merit‐based systems and processes in the CAES mandate and activities, I also explore how meritocracy and scholarly merit can be aligned with EDI principles. The paper concludes with suggestions and recommendations for consideration by the CAES.

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Author declaration: have you considered equity, diversity and inclusion?

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Novel decorating behaviour of silk retreats in a challenging habitat

Novel decorating behaviour of silk retreats in a challenging habitat

Static visual predator recognition in jumping spiders

Fostering a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Canadian agricultural economics profession

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