摘要：A survey of Yamuna flood plain was conducted to unravel spider diversity in the Taj Trapezium Zone of Agra. In spite of their vast numbers and the important role in bio-controlling applications in agriculture, the focus on the spider research has been limited. The current ongoing study focuses on the species richness and biodiversity in the vast open areas falling under agro-ecosystem and riparian habitat along the banks of the river Yamuna in Agra. A total of 44 species of Araneae belonging to 29 genera of 11 families including, Salticidae, Oxyopidae, Araneidae, Thomisidae, Tetragnathidae, Hersilidae, Lycosidae, Pholsidae, Gnaphosidae, Sparassidae and Corinnidae were recorded in abundance. The paper also discusses the role of these species in maintenance of the ecology of the Taj Mahal.
关键词：Yamuna; flood plains; Aranae; spider species diversity
