International Journal of Fauna and Biological Studies
2016, Vol. 3 Issue 2, Part A
A note on soil spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan
Author(s):
Sachin R Patil, Sharmila Roy, Ruquaeya Bano
Abstract:
The present study is based on surveys conducted in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan during 2013. Spiders are abundant and widespread in almost all ecosystems. Ground and soil dwelling spiders are predominated by Salticids and Zodariids. There is no report on the spider fauna of soil from Rajasthan earlier. In present paper altogether 5 species of spiders belonging to 3 genera under 2 families from the different localities of Jaisalmer district are studied and reported as new record for the state of Rajasthan.
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Sachin R Patil, Sharmila Roy, Ruquaeya Bano. A note on soil spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Jaisalmer district, Rajasthan. Int. J. Fauna Biol. Stud. 2016;3(2):22-23.