Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve

a biodiversity hotspot

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Arachnids

Arachnids joint-legged invertebrate animals with 8 legs. For some species two front legs are converted as sensory organs. Arachnids species including spiders, scorpions, harvestmen, ticks, mites and Solifugae are found in Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve (NBR).


Eco-Bits

Ecotourism is: Responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people.

(TIES, 1990)


International Year of Biodiversity