Abstract:
This study is important to show the quality of natural habitats because spiders
ubiquity and abundance are potentially useful as a biological indicator. This study was
conducted at Bukit Bauk Forest Reserve, Dungun, Terengganu, Peninsular Malaysia
at several altitudes. The purposes of this study were to determine the diversity of
spiders at Bukit Bauk area and to compare the spiders composition and abundance at
different altitudes there. The samplings were conducted in May and August 2006 and
January 2007 using sweep netting and handpicking and the sample were preserving
into 95% ethanol. A total of 315 individuals from 14 families were recorded.
