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@article{194025,
        author = {CHINNAKUTTY S and DR M SENDHILVADIVU},
        title = {Spider Diversity In Agriculture Fields Of Chengalpattu District (Gandhi Nagar)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {10},
        pages = {2387-2395},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=194025},
        abstract = {The present study was conducted to assess spider diversity in agricultural fields of Chengalpattu district during the months of November and December. Agricultural ecosystems in this region include crops such as paddy, groundnut, cotton, and vegetable fields, which provide suitable habitats for a variety of spider species. Field observations were carried out through regular visual search and direct sampling methods to document spider species, their abundance, and distribution patterns. The study aimed to understand species composition and evaluate the ecological role of spiders within the agroecosystem.
The results indicated that agricultural fields in Chengalpattu district support diverse spider communities belonging to different functional groups, including web-building and hunting spiders. Higher spider activity was observed in fields with diverse vegetation and minimal chemical disturbance. The presence of spiders contributes significantly to natural pest control by reducing populations of crop-damaging insects. Therefore, the study highlights the importance of conserving spider diversity for sustainable agriculture and ecological stability in the region},
        keywords = {},
        month = {March},
        }