420346

Temporal Distribution, Abundance, Diversity, Guild Composition of Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Different Habitats, Upper Egypt

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Last updated: 09 Apr 2025

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Zoology

Abstract

The spider fauna of Egypt, especially in Upper Egypt, is poorly studied. This work seeks to enhance the classification of spider guilds through various taxonomic levels and improve our understanding of their ecological diversity in the region. This study focuses on shaded trees (Ficus nitida) located in Sohag University, Sohag Governorate, Egypt. The study analyzed spider's community at the different habitats was 423 spiders, which were classified into 34 species, 32 genera, 15 families and one Infra-order, Araneomorphae, 12 guilds and two foraging groups. The most species-rich families were Gnaphosidae, Salticidae, Theridiidae, Oecobiidae and Oonopidae. In terms of temporal distribution, certain families were present throughout all seasons, while others had specific seasonal occurrences. Each season had different compositions regarding guilds, families and species. The hackled-band weavers (web-building spiders) were the most abundant guild; Dictynidae was the most abundant family and Nigma conducens were the most abundant species. On the other hand, the litter stalkers (hunting spiders) were the most abundant guild; Oonopidae was the most abundant family and Dysderina scutata was the most abundant species. The seasonal fluctuation in the number of individuals varied among families in both habitats. The occurrence of spiders correlated with temperature fluctuations, with higher rates in spring and autumn and lower rates in winter and summer. The study highlights how environmental factors, habitat types, and collection methods influence spider distribution and diversity across habitats and seasons.

DOI

10.21608/sjsci.2025.354375.1250

Keywords

Spider, Habitat, diversity, Guild structure, Temporal distribution

Authors

First Name

Safa

Last Name

Elmasry

MiddleName

M

Affiliation

Faculty member, Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

Email

safa_elmasry@science.sohag.edu.eg

City

Sohag

Orcid

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First Name

Taha

Last Name

Aboelwafa

MiddleName

A.

Affiliation

B. Sc. Student, Zoology and Chemistry Program, Zoology Department , Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

Email

taha2020307@science.sohag.edu.eg

City

Sohag

Orcid

-

First Name

Elshimaa

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

B. Sc. Student, Zoology and Chemistry Program, Zoology Department , Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

Email

elshimaa2020232@science.sohag.edu.eg

City

Sohag

Orcid

-

First Name

Shimaa

Last Name

Taha

MiddleName

M.

Affiliation

B. Sc. Student, Zoology and Chemistry Program, Zoology Department , Faculty of Science, Sohag University, 82524 Sohag, Egypt

Email

shimaa2020306@science.sohag.eg

City

Sohag

Orcid

-

First Name

Naglaa

Last Name

Ahmad

MiddleName

F. R.

Affiliation

Senior Researcher, Fruit Trees Mites Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, ARC, Dokki, Giza, Egypt

Email

naglaaahmed@gmail.com

City

Giza

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Volume

10

Article Issue

2

Related Issue

54644

Issue Date

2025-06-01

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2025-01-24

Publish Date

2025-06-01

Page Start

199

Page End

207

Print ISSN

2357-0938

Online ISSN

2974-4296

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https://sjsci.journals.ekb.eg/article_420346.html

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420,346

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2,359

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Publication Title

Sohag Journal of Sciences

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https://sjsci.journals.ekb.eg/

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Temporal Distribution, Abundance, Diversity, Guild Composition of Spiders (Arachnida: Araneae) from Different Habitats, Upper Egypt

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09 Apr 2025