Monthly and seasonal fluctuations in densities of freshwater snails were recorded in six different sites at Qena Governorate during the period of March 2009 February 2010. The study revealed the occurrence of 13 species of freshwater snails belonging to 9 families of class Gastropoda. The snail species and their total catch were: Cleopatra bulimoides (1704 specimens), Lanistes carinatus (1468 specimens), Melanoides tuberculata (1036 specimens), Gabbiella senaariensis (731 specimens) Theodoxus niloticus (670 specimens), Bellamya unicolor (588 specimens), Physa acuta (213 specimens), Lymnaea natalensis (145 specimens), Succinea cleopatra (85 specimens), Bulinus truncatus (73 specimens), Biomphalaria alexandrina (41 specimens), Gyraulus ehrenbergi (12 specimens) and Helisoma duryi (2 specimens) in a descending order. The densities of the recorded snails varied seasonally and the general seasonal peak was recorded during Autumn while the lowest density observed during Winter. Ecological factors which may influence the distribution of the recorded snails were also determined (water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen conductivity, total hardness, total dissolved salts, water depth and percentage of macrophytes).

Spiders are one of the more diverse arthropod taxa, ranking seventh in global diversity, which makes them a fascinating group to study [1]. The correct identification of many spider species is considered problematic due to complex variation in morphology [2]. The Egyptian spider fauna are incompletely known due to scarcity of studies on this group especially in Upper Egypt. So, the present key for identifying terrestrial spiders at Qena Governorate is a part of a comprehensive study conducted at the region to study the ecology and taxonomy of this group. The present key was designed to facilitate identification of terrestrial spiders at Qena Governorate using their morphological characteristics. Samples of spiders were collected during a period of one year (from February, 2012 till January, 2013) from six different sites covering Qena governorate. Qena (15)(16)(17)(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26) 0 N, 32-50 0 E) is located at Upper Egypt about 600 Km south of Cairo and 60 Km north of Luxor and 260 Km west of the Red Sea. Climate of Qena is hot, dry in summer and cold in winter. It rarely rains. Also, it receives a large quantity of solar radiation; especially in summer. Sampling methods of spiders included hand picking, sweep net and pitfall trap. Survey results revealed the occurrence of 14 families that included 23 genera and 23species. The present key for the collected families and species was designed and illustrated using taxonomic characteristics of each species.

T he present work deals with the ecology of eight species of freshwater ostracods (Cypridopsis vidiui, Potamocypris variegattf. Hemicypris dematomarginata, llyocypris gibha, Uyocypris hiplicata, Fabaeformisccmdona holzkampfu Pseudocandona semicognita and Limnocythere inopinata) collected from Qena Govemorate. Monthly samples were collected for a period of one year (from July, 2000 till June, 2001) from four sites. Some ecological factors were measured during the period of investigation and correlated with the density of the ostracod species studied. Statistical analysis was performed by using SPSS software package (version 9) and the model equations controlling the density and the physical factors measured for the studied species were deduced.

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This study aimed to clarify the role of public libraries in Qena Governorate in the service of the community and the extent of their contribution to the development of the community, in addition to the presentation of initiatives and events provided by / will be provided by public libraries in Qena to participate in community development. The study was based on the survey method through the inventory of public libraries in Qena Governorate, where the number of libraries reached 193 libraries out of a total of 227 by 85%, of which 155 libraries belonging to youth and sports centers and 20 libraries belonging to houses and palaces of culture and Article history: