Systametic study of orb web spider (Arachnaearchnida) of wheat crop from district Dadu Sindh Pakistan

Authors

  • Ali Raza Soomro Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Tahira Jabeen Ursani Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Jawaid A Khokhar Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Muhammad Luqman Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan
  • Asif Raza Soomro Department of Zoology, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Sindh, Pakistan

Keywords:

spinnerets, predator, taxonomy, dadu

Abstract

All spiders are predators, feeding almost entirely on other arthropods, especially insects. Some spiders are active hunters that chase and overpower their prey. These typically have a well-developed sense of touch or sight. Other spiders instead weave silk snares, or webs, to capture prey. The feeding nature of Spider they are carnivore due to this nature they are Biological control agent that means they control pests naturally.

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Published

2022-03-26

How to Cite

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A. R. Soomro, T. J. Ursani, J. A. Khokhar, M. Luqman, and A. R. Soomro, “Systametic study of orb web spider (Arachnaearchnida) of wheat crop from district Dadu Sindh Pakistan”, J. Appl. Entomol., vol. 2, no. 1, pp. 17–19, Mar. 2022.

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