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Let G be a graph with vertex set V(G) and edge set E(G), and let A be an abelian group. A labeling f : V (G) → A induces an edge labeling f* : E(G) → A defined by f*( xy ) = f(x)+ f(y), for each edge xy ∈ E(G). For i ∈ A, let vf (i) = |{ v ∈ V(G) : f(v) = i}| and ef (i) = |{ e ∈ E(G) : f*(e) = i}|. Let c(f) = {| ef (i) � ef (j)| : ( i, j) ∈ A × A}. A labeling f of a graph G is said to be A-friendly if |vf (i) � vf (j)| ≤ 1 for all ( i, j) ∈ A × A. If c(f) is a (0, 1)-matrix for an A-friendly labeling f, then f is said to be A-cordial. When A = Z2, the friendly index set of the graph G, FI (G), is defined as {| ef (0) � ef (0)|: the vertex labeling f is Z2-friendly}. In this paper, we determined the friendly index sets of many spiders.

To assess the biodiversity potential of an ungrazed and a grazed inland salt meadow in the Seewinkel (Eastern Austria), spider assemblages were recorded by pitfall trapping for 1 year. Both species assemblages consisted, to a large extent, of rare species of conservation interest. The species assemblage of the grazed site was dominated by Pardosa agrestis, but highly specific halotopobiontic species also occurred in higher numbers. Halotolerant species were also present in the ungrazed meadow, but their individual number was much lower. The species composition of this site reflects the more balanced microclimatical situation of the high sward. Comparison of the two assemblages with 207 other meadow spider assemblages of Central Europe shows a separated position, especially of the grazed site assemblage. High similarities with assemblages of meadows with a similar vegetation structure indicate a high importance of management. Considering the high proportion of rare species on both si...

The study was conducted to explore the spider diversity in different plantations of Western Ghats Wayanad, Kerala State, India. The investigation was carried out for a one year period from February 2019 to February 2020. A total of 93 species belonging to 71 genera under 19 families were recorded from the selected habitats. This represents 49% families recorded from the Western Ghats, Kerala. The highest species richness was found in the coffee plantation (site A) with 51 species belonging to 11 families. The tea plantation (site B) recorded 26 species belonging to 11 families. The rubber plantation (site C) showed the lowest species richness with 16 species belonging to ten families. Guild structure analysis of the collected spiders revealed seven functional groups viz.., orb-web builders, stalkers, ambushers, cob-web builders, ground runners, foliage runners and sheet-web builders. It is concluded that the structure of the vegetation is expected to influence the diversity of spide...

Demographic characteristics and length of land use occupation time are important factors in the evaluation of the influence of urbanization on biodiversity. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate how population density and human occupation history influence taxonomic and guild spider (Arachnida: Araneae) and ant (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) diversities in four distinct Administrative Regions (ARs) of the municipality of Salvador (Bahia, Brazil). The ants and spiders in the ARs were collected in different types of green areas: forest fragments, vacant lots, and gardens/backyards, using three capture techniques (Winkler trap, entomological umbrella, and manual collection). We tested for eventual differences in myrmecofauna and araneofauna richness and composition, in addition to guilds (FGs) according to population density level (high vs. low) and urbanization time (old vs. recent). A total of 148 ant species were collected and classified into 15 guilds. Whereas a total of 97 spider...

Abstract Two populations of the spider, Agelenopsis aperta, experience markedly different levels of avian predation. Although there is no measurable level of avian predation on this species inhabiting a grassland habitat, estimated bird predation on A. aperta in a riparian (woodland) habitat rangesfrom 15 to 86% of the local population per week. Population variability in anti-predator behaviour was tested in an experiment using large amplitude vibrations in the web to simulate a predator. Individuals from the respective populations were tested at their web-sites in the field and second-generation individuals reared in the laboratory were tested in the laboratory for their responses to this stimulus. In both the field and laboratory, significant population differences were observed in the latency to return to a foraging mode following retreat into the protection of the web-funnel. The population exposed to predation pressure by birds exhibited the longer latency to return. Within this population, moreover, latency to return to a foraging mode covaried at an individual level with latency to respond to prey encountering the web-sheet.

By virtue of its geological history and geographical location the Soutpansberg constitutes a refuge for a high diversity of organisms. The Western Soutpansberg forms part of the Savanna Biome and is presently the area with the highest concentration of Natural Heritage Sites in South Africa. A unique private initiative is under way to improve its national and international conservation status in a bid to conserve the mountain. A checklist of the spider species of the Western Soutpansberg collected over a five-year period is presented. Forty-six families, represented by 109 genera and 127 species have been collected. Of the species collected, 81 (64 %) were wandering spiders and 46 (36 %) web builders. The Thomisidae have the highest number of species (15) followed by the Araneidae and the Salticidae with 10 species each. Ninety-six genera are represented by a single species. Ninety six percent of the species collected are new records for the area. This survey is the first for the are...

The occurrence of noninsect arthropods in popular music was examined in order to explore human attitudes toward these species, especially as compared to insects. Crustaceans were the most commonly referenced taxonomic group in artist names, album titles and cover art, followed by spiders and scorpions. The surprising prevalence of crustaceans may be related to the palatability of many of the species. Spiders and scorpions were primarily used for shock value, as well as totemic qualities of strength and ferocity. Spiders were the most abundant group among song titles, perhaps because of their familiarity to the general public. Three noninsect arthropod album titles were found from the early 1970s, then none appear until 1990. Older albums are difficult to find unless they are quite popular, and the resurgence of albums coincides with the rise of the internet. After 1990, issuance of such albums increased approximately linearly. Giant and chimeric album covers were the most common of themes, indicating the use of these animals to inspire fear and surprise. The lyrics of select songs are presented to illustrate the diversity of sentiments present, from camp spookiness to edibility.

Maternal care is provided by several spider species, but there are no reports of mother spiders recognizing their young, which suggests that maternal care can be exploited by unrelated individuals. Diaea ergandros, a crab spider with extreme, sacrificial maternal care, does accept unrelated spiderlings (ca. 43.9% of spiderlings) into its nest in areas of high nest density. However, a field and a laboratory experiment with mother spiders and natural and adoptive spiderlings demonstrated that mothers did recognize their own offspring. Recognition was not expressed in survival as adopted (unrelated) spiderlings had similar survival rate to that of natural offspring. Instead it was displayed in growth; mother D. ergandros caught large prey items for their own offspring, but not for adopted spiderlings, and so natural offspring grew more than adopted spiderlings. Also, mothers produced trophic oocytes, which are important for the sacrificial care that influences spiderling survival, only when they lived with their own offspring.