Preliminary Investigation of Spider Diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India

S. Quasin; V. P. Uniyal

doi:10.36808/if/2010/v136i10/12725

Preliminary Investigation of Spider Diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India

Authors

S. Quasin
V. P. Uniyal

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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2010/v136i10/12725

Keywords:

Spider Diversity, Kedarnath Wild Life Sanctuary, Sparassidae, Lycosidae, Thomisidae, Xysticus Sp

Abstract

A study was conducted to document spider diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The Area is dense forest of Chir pine (Pinus roxburghii), Oak (Quercus semicarpifolia), Birch (Quercus leucotracophora) and Rhododendrons. A total of 64 species/morphospecies under 40 genus and 19 families were recorded. Majority of the spiders collected were web forming due to moist climate and dense vegetation.

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Published

2010-10-01

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Quasin, S., & Uniyal, V. P. (2010). Preliminary Investigation of Spider Diversity in Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary, Uttarakhand, India. Indian Forester, 136(10), 1340–1345. https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2010/v136i10/12725

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Volume 136, Issue 10, October 2010

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