International Society of Arachnology
The International Society of Arachnology (ISA) is the premier international scientific society devoted to arachnology. ISA focuses on all arachnid orders. Currently ISA has about 500 members from 70 countries. ISA's goals are to promote the study of Arachnology and communication of arachnological information among researchers via meetings and publications.
The ISA organizes the International Congress of Arachnology every three years. The Congress features symposia of current interest and contributed papers.
The society maintains a database of members including contact information and professional interests to facilitate communication among arachnologists.
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Martin Ramirez
In my lab we work on spider systematics, morphology, and functional morphology of silk and webs. My main geographical area of interest is South America, complementing with a worldwide perspective, especially from the Southern Hemisphere.
Area(s) of Interest:
Biogeography,
Biodiversity & Conservation,
Evolutionary Biology,
Morphology & Physiology,
Systematics & Taxonomy
Taxon(a) of Interest:
Araneae
If you have any questions or require clarification, please reach out to the ISA secretary at your convenience.