Hebei Animal. Arachnids: Arachnids

Author: Song Daixiang
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Publishing Date: 2001-05-01
Features: Spiders are an important group within the Arachnida class of the Arthropoda phylum. Spiders, along with mites, rank second to insects in terms of species and quantity among terrestrial animals. Spiders not only hold significant academic importance but also play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance and controlling agricultural and forest pests. This catalog records a total of 141 genera and 296 species of spiders in Hebei Province, including Beijing and Tianjin, marking the first comprehensive report on spiders in a northern region of China. The general introduction provides an overview of the morphological characteristics, biological traits, classification system, and distribution of spiders in Hebei. This book serves as a reference for zoologists, pest control workers in agricultural and forestry departments, and faculty and students of relevant institutions. The catalog records a total of 141 genera and 296 species of spiders in Hebei Province, including Beijing and Tianjin, and the general introduction provides an overview of the morphological characteristics, biological traits, classification system, and distribution of spiders in Hebei.