Zhongguo Dongwu Zhi Arachnida Araneae Theridiidae

Author: Zhu Mingsheng (ed.)
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Publish Date: 1998-05-01
Features: The family Theridiidae is rich in species diversity and has large population numbers, making it an important natural enemy of agricultural and forest pests. This volume records 27 genera and 223 species of theridiid spiders, including 87 newly described species, 33 newly recorded domestic species, and 5 newly recorded genera. The content is divided into two parts: General Introduction and Detailed Accounts. The General Introduction briefly summarizes the research history, morphological characteristics, classification system, and economic significance of the family Theridiidae. The Detailed Accounts provide detailed descriptions of the morphological characteristics, biological properties, and geographical distribution of genera and species, along with dichotomous keys for genera and species. The book includes 233 illustrations of taxonomic features, 2 color illustrations, and an index of Chinese and Latin names at the end. This book can serve as a reference for zoology teaching, scientific research, health and epidemic prevention, and agricultural and forest pest control personnel.