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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Faces of Arachnology

Andrés Taucare Rios


My main area of ​​research is the ecology and ecophysiology of spiders. I have primarily used spiders as model organisms, although I am not limited to any specific group. I have evaluated the main environmental factors that affect the distribution and abundance of these organisms, with particular emphasis on temperature.

Area(s) of Interest:
Biogeography, Ecology, Morphology & Physiology

Taxon(a) of Interest:
Araneae, Scorpiones


If you have any questions or require clarification, please reach out to the ISA secretary at your convenience.