Sains Malaysiana 43(4)(2014): 497–502

Spider Assemblages in Rimba Ilmu Botanical Garden, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

(Himpunan Spesies Labah-labah di Taman Botani Rimba Ilmu, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

M.N. DZULHELMI* & Y. NORMA-RASHID

Institute of Biological Science, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya

50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Received: 28 November 2012/Accepted: 18 July 2013

ABSTRACT

The seasonal variation of spider assemblages in botanical garden was investigated. The spiders were manually collected by diurnal and nocturnal session between two seasons. A total of 19 families from 65 genera and 96 species were recorded. Richness-estimator indicates the inventory were 67% complete within the botanical garden. The capture rate for web-weavers were higher compared with non-web weavers. The comparison value showed the species composition and abundance were similar between seasons. Spider abundance was not affected between wet and dry season in tropical countries.

Keywords: Arachnida; botanical garden; diversity; Malaysia; spiders

ABSTRAK

Variasi kepelbagaian spesies labah-labah mengikut musim di taman botani telah dikaji. Labah-labah telah ditangkap pada waktu pagi dan malam dalam dua musim. Terdapat 19 famili daripada 65 genus dan 96 spesies telah direkodkan. Penganggar-Richness menunjukkan 67% telah pun selesai dikenal pasti di dalam taman botani ini. Penangkapan labah-labah yang membina jejaring adalah lebih tinggi jika dibandingkan dengan labah-labah yang tidak membina jejaring. Perbandingan jumlah komposisi dan limpahan adalah sama mengikut musim. Kelimpahan labah-labah tidak dipengaruhi oleh musim lembap dan musim kering di negara tropika.

Kata kunci: Arachnida; kepelbagaian; labah-labah; Malaysia; taman botani

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*Corresponding author; email: dzul_3my@yahoo.com