By Rainer Foelix

ISBN-10: 0199734828

ISBN-13: 9780199734825

ISBN-10: 0674074319

ISBN-13: 9780674074316

one of many merely books to regard the complete spider, from its habit and body structure to its neurobiology and reproductive features, Biology of Spiders is thought of a vintage in spider literature. First released in German in 1979, the e-book is now in its 3rd variation, and has proven itself because the best authority on those attention-grabbing creatures.

Containing new references, this e-book contains the newest study whereas dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that encompass spiders. Of specified curiosity are chapters at the constitution and serve as of spider webs and silk, in addition to these on spider venom. a brand new subchapter on tarantulas will allure particularly to tarantula keepers and breeders.

The hugely obtainable textual content is supplemented through unparalleled, top quality images, a lot of them originals, and particular diagrams. it is going to be of curiosity to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, in addition to to teachers, scholars of biology, and the overall reader eager about spiders.

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