AbstractDNA barcoding of the species Argiope anasuja was undertaken by using mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase subunit 1 COI gene with an objective to assess phylogenetic relationships within the genus Argiope ; and also to identify genetic difference between Argiope anasuja and other species of the genus. Phylogenetic trees were constructed, which revealed a distinct genetic nature of Argiope anasuja. The analysis identified well-supported clades that corresponded to the divergence at species-level. Present study highlights the utility of DNA barcoding in resolving taxonomic ambiguities and providing insights into the evolutionary patterns of the genus Argiope. The findings also contribute to the broader understanding of the biodiversity within the Araneidae family and emphasize the importance of molecular tools in studying arachnid systematics Thus the results highlighted evolutionary relationships within this diverse and ecologically significant genus and their species complex.
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