• Vishal Kadu

The Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes) is one of the commonly encounter Orb-weaver spiders in the wild. In order to define the clear phylogeny of Orb-weaving spiders, scientists have done molecular studies and behavioural studies. Even though, there is an ambiguity related to the monophyly of Orb-weaving spider. There are no evidences showing the monophyly of the two typical orb web taxa. In current study, two geographical locations known to be geographically separated for centuries are chosen. Molecular analysis of N. pilipes, has been done by sequencing COI, 28S rRNA, and histone H3A genes. In addition, behavioural aspects of the spider are noticed to see the effect of geographical separation on the spider N. pilipes. The findings from current study may help in providing insights regarding the molecular evolution of orb-weaving spiders.

Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Elephanta Caves Gharapuri (ECGP), Giant Wood Spider, Evolution.

"Role of Geographical Separation in Molecular Evolution of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.c907-c919, February-2022, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202209.pdf

"Role of Geographical Separation in Molecular Evolution of the Giant Wood Spider (Nephila pilipes)", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no. ppc907-c919, February-2022, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2202209.pdf