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  "abstract": "Caves and other subterranean ecosystems impose highly selective environmental filters, driving the evolution of convergent and specialized traits in subterranean organisms. Here, we present the first comprehensive checklist and trait database for subterranean spiders of Macaronesia, thereby filling a significant knowledge gap relative to continental Europe. We compiled data through direct morphological measurements and literature review, covering 64 morphological and ecological traits for 61 species (14 families) from Macaronesia, along with 66 additional species in continental Europe not included in the previous checklist. After accounting for taxonomic changes, the checklist of European subterranean spiders now lists 637 species, of which 278 are considered obligate subterranean dwellers (troglobionts). We used multidimensional hypervolumes to compare the functional spaces of Europe and Macaronesia and explore some putative eco-evolutionary patterns shaping both assemblies. The expanded trait database is a valuable resource for ecological and conservation research, highlighting the need for continued exploration and protection of subterranean biodiversity, including on oceanic islands.",
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    "Department of Animal Biology, Edaphology and Geology, University of La Laguna, La Laguna, 38206 Tenerife, Canary Islands Spain",
    "Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes (cE3c), Global Change and Sustainability Institute (CHANGE), Faculdade de Ciências, Universidade de Lisboa, 1749-016 Lisboa, Portugal",
    "Finnish Museum of Natural History (LUOMUS), University of Helsinki, Pohjoinen Rautatiekatu 13, Helsinki, 00100 Finland",
    "University of Azores, CE3C—Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE —Global Change and Sustainability Institute, School of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Rua Capitão João d’Ávila, Pico da Urze, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal",
    "Molecular Ecology Group (MEG), Water Research Institute (CNR-IRSA), National Research Council, Verbania Pallanza, Italy",
    "CE3C—Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Changes, Azorean Biodiversity Group, CHANGE —Global Change and Sustainability Institute, Rua Capitão João d’Ávila, Pico da Urze, 9700-042 Angra do Heroísmo, Azores, Portugal",
    "Croatian Biospeleological Society, Rooseveltov trg 6, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia",
    "Ruder Boskovic Institute, Bijenicka cesta 54, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia",
    "Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences, University of Catania, Via A.Longo 19, 95125 Catania, Italy"
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      "name": "Diego Patiño-Sauma"
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      "name": "Stefano Mammola"
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  "doi": "10.1038/s41597-026-07699-x",
  "fulltext_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13736961/",
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  "published": "2026-06-30",
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  "title": "An expanded ecological trait dataset and checklist for subterranean spiders of Macaronesia and continental Europe",
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