The bond lab

Studying arthropod diversity to inspire appreciation for life on Earth.

About the Lab

Exploring evolution through taxonomy

One of the most exciting things we do in our work is discover and describe new species! Through genomics and taxonomy, we are fundamentally changing what we know about our planet and the other forms of life with whom we share it. Image credit: Jason Bond

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beyond the lab

Using arthropods to connect the public to science

We have developed citizen science projects, lab-based experiences, and large public events to connect people outside of academia with the science we’re doing here in the lab. Because we believe in the power of science literacy and engagement to build a new generation of science-curious citizens. Image credit: Jason Bond

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Latest News

News

A new perspective on myglomorph classification published in Systematic Biology

This major rearrangement in classification, recognizing nine newly established family-level rank taxa, is the largest the group has seen in over three decades. Photo: Jason Bond

Lacie Newton’s Research on Folding-Door Spiders featured in Molecular Ecology

Where do you draw the line between one species from another? Doctoral student Lacie Newton sheds light on this important issue in evolutionary biology. Photo: Jason Bond

Help us name this new spider species!

An unnamed spider species lurks in the sand dunes of Monterey County, and we need your help naming it! Dr. Bond recently appeared on the Tree of Life podcast to discuss the discovery of this new species and the upcoming paper describing it. Photo: Jason Bond

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We are a dynamic group of folks that are excited about evolutionary biology and terrestrial arthropods. We spend a lot of time in the field and lab exploring biodiversity!

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