Preliminary study of spider diversity (Arachnida: Araneae) in Annai Vailankanni Arts and Science College Campus, Thanjavur, India
Abstract
This preliminary study documents spider diversity using visual search, sweep-netting, foliage beating, and opportunistic nocturnal sampling, 25 species belonging to 21 genera and 9 families were recorded. Araneidae and Salticidae were the dominant families (28% each). Functional guild analysis showed dominance of stalkers (40%) and orb-web weavers (32%), reflecting habitat heterogeneity. The study provides baseline data for future taxonomic, ecological, and conservation research.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Spider Taxonomy and Behavior Studies
Subterranean biodiversity and taxonomy
Orthoptera Research and Taxonomy
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of Entomological Research
- Publisher
- Researcher Connect Innovation and Impact Private Limited and MRI
- Volume
- 50
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 115–119
- Publication date
- 6 April 2026