Identification of orb-web spider species and their food source through environmental DNA analysis

Spiders play a vital role in agricultural ecosystems by capturing and preying on small insects, thereby controlling the pests around crops. However, without directly collecting the specimen, it is challenging to accurately determine the species of the spider that formed the web and its diet. Spiders...

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Published in:Journal of Ecology and Environment
Main Authors: Keonhee Kim, Seung Tae Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Ecological Society of Korea 2024-07-01
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Online Access:http://www.e-jecoenv.org/journal/view.html?doi=10.5141/jee.24.030