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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Homestead spider diversity (Arachnida: Araneae) of six selected panchayath with mixed agro-ecosystems of Palakkad district, central Kerala, India
Authors
Araty Sasikumar, Remya R, Bimal K, Gayathri U K
Abstract
Study of diversity and distribution of spiders from 6 homestead agro
ecosystems (Kavasseri, Puthucode, Vandazhi, Kizhakkenchery, Tarur and
Thathamangalam) of Palakkad, District, Kerala, India. The study was conducted
for 6 months from September 2023 to February 2024. A total 104 species of
spiders belonging to 72 genera and 18 families were recorded during the study
period. The family Araneidae (26.31%) with 28 species was the most dominant
followed by Salticidae (24.21%), Tetragnathidae (12.63 %), Oxyopidae (7.14%).
Highest generic diversity was found in the family Salticidae with 19 genera
(26.4%) followed by Araneidae with 16 genera (22.22%). The dominant guild was
Orb web builders with 43 species (38.77%) followed by Stalkers with 28 species
(30.61%). Agro ecosystem of Puthucode (Site B) showed maximum diversity,
followed by Site D – Kizhakkenchery. The structure of the agro- ecosystem was
found to influence the diversity of spiders. Spiders are abundant and wide
spread in almost all ecosystems and they are the best bio-indicators of the
overall species richness and health of terrestrial communities.
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How to cite this article:
Araty Sasikumar, Remya R, Bimal K, Gayathri U K "Homestead spider diversity (Arachnida: Araneae) of six selected panchayath with mixed agro-ecosystems of Palakkad district, central Kerala, India". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 38-42
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