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The book on Taxonomy and Ecology of Spiders in the Andaman & Nicobar Islands is an insightful and comprehensive documentation that explores the world of spiders inhabiting in this archipelago. This book highlights the incredible richness and variety of spider species emphasizing their adaptations to different habitats and ecosystems in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Of about 51,153 species of described species in the world, India harbors only 1,950 species under 494 genera in 61 families of which of 106 species of spiders belonging to 76 genus and 26 families were covered in this book. The book provides a detailed account of spider taxonomy, morphology, diversity, behaviour, and ecological roles within the island ecosystems. It sheds light on the unique adaptations and fascinating life histories of these arachnids, intricate web of ecological relationships within these island habitats while emphasizing the importance of their conservation. This book serves as an invaluable resource for arachnologists, researchers, conservationists, and nature enthusiasts seeking to deepen their understanding of the spiders in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

This edited book brings out a comprehensive account of the faunal diversity in Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve which is part of the Sundaland Biodiversity hotspot. The main focus of this volume is to address the ecological and economic significance of the biodiversity of this region. The book provides latest information on the faunal diversity of Great Nicobar Biosphere. It focuses on various faunal communities of this regions such as Floral diversity, Butterflies, Moths, Dragonflies & Damselflies, Termites, Hymenoptera, Coleoptera, Scorpion, Spiders, Turtle, Nicobar megapode. Chapters in this volume also covers Reptiles & Amphibians, Fishes, Mammals, Land and freshwater Mollusca. Marine animals such as Opisthobranchs, Sponges, Scleractinian Corals and Soft corals, Sea Anemones, Polyclads, Marine Molluscs, Echinoderms are also discussed. It is of interest for the researchers, teachers, scientists, capacity builders, policy makers. Also serve as reading materials for graduate and post graduate students e.g., Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Environmental Science, Wildlife Ecology, Zoology, Life sciences, Parks/Sanctuaries managers, National and International scientists, policy makers will also find this to be a useful document.