Colour variation and polymorphism in the Giant orb-weaving spider Nephila vitiana (Araneae: Nephilidae) from Lombok, Indonesia

The Giant orb-weaving spider Nephila vitiana occurred in large number in a patch of mangrove vegetation in Gili Meno, Lombok, Indonesia. Two abdominal (opisthosomal) colour morphs – yellow and greenish-yellow – were present in adult female spiders. They were equally abundant. A single female of the...

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Main Authors:	Suana, I. Wayan, Sunarpi, Haji, Sofian-Azirun, Mohd, Hashim, Rosli, Lim, Phaik Eem, Yong, Hoi Sen
Format:	Article
Published:	Akademi Sains Malaysia & Confederation of Scientific & Technological Association in Malaysia (COSTAM) 2011
Subjects:	Q Science (General) QH Natural history
Online Access:	http://eprints.um.edu.my/13284/ http://www.costam.org.my/publications/Vol%207%20No%201%20June%202011.pdf
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