Spiders of the World
Spiders of the World

Author: Norman Platnick

Publisher: Ivy Press

Published: 2020-05-26

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1782407510

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Learn all about the world of spiders in this complete and comprehensive guide, filled with stunning facts, beautiful photography and diagrams to help you understand everything you ever needed to know about arachnids! Bark spiders spin webs ten times stronger than Kevlar. Jumping spiders are capable of learning, recognizing, and remembering colours. Recluse spiders can tolerate six months of extreme drought and have a toxin-laden bite that can necessitate skin grafts. These are just some of the many amazing facts which you will discover in Spiders of the World, the perfect guide to one of natures most fascinating and varied creatures. This title explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits. An introduction outlining the spider’s natural history is followed by 117 illustrated profiles spanning the taxonomic spider families. Beautiful close-up photographs of species from each family are shown, along with population distribution maps, tables of essential information, and commentaries revealing notable characteristics. The family profiles are also organized phylogenetically, and the commentaries in each account reflect different aspects of a spider’s biology.

A Spider’s World
A Spider’s World

Author: Friedrich G. Barth

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-03-09

Total Pages: 408

ISBN-13: 366204899X

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Spiders are wonderful creatures. Their varied and complex range of behavior and highly developed sensory systems are excellently adapted to the environmental conditions - as is proven by their evolutionary success. Over 400 million years, spiders have developed their sensory organs to a fascinating technical perfection and complexity. In his intriguing book, Professor Friedrich G. Barth puts this technical perfection into the context of "biology", in which the interaction between environment and sensory organs and the selectivity of the senses as a link between environment and behavior play a major role.

Spider Families of the World
Spider Families of the World

Author: Rudy Jocqué

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13:

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This book provides a concise overview and descriptions of the 107 spider families that are presently recognized. It contains identification keys to the families and to the different kinds of spider webs, and shortcuts to remarkable types of spiders.

Spiders of the World
Spiders of the World

Author: Norman I. Platnick

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2020-06-09

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0691204985

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A stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders Spiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities. Spiders of the World is a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing arachnids, written by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. This stunningly illustrated natural history features a wealth of spectacular color photos and covers a breathtaking array of spider species from around the globe, describing their behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations. An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders, and is followed by in-depth profiles spanning more than 100 spider families and presented taxonomically. Each profile is organized phylogenetically and includes beautiful photography to illustrate various species within the family. There are also distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries highlighting diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone who wants to learn more about these marvelous creatures. Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world Features hundreds of color photos and diagrams Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species Explores spider behavior, attributes, biology, and evolution Includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, informative commentaries, and more Engages and educates readers about the unique natural history of spiders

Common Spiders of North America
Common Spiders of North America

Author: Richard A. Bradley

Publisher: University of California Press

Published: 2019-11-12

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 0520315316

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Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

Fishing Spiders
Fishing Spiders

Author: Sandra Markle

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2012-01-01

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 0761350446

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Presents information about fishing spiders, describing their physical features, how they relate and differ from other spiders, and where they live.

Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula
Goliath Bird-eating Tarantula

Author: Meish Goldish

Publisher: Bearport Publishing

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 1597163899

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Find out how the world's biggest spider uses its deadly fangs, scares away enemies, and turns the hairs on its body into weapons.

Spiders of North America
Spiders of North America

Author: Sarah Rose

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2022-07-19

Total Pages: 624

ISBN-13: 0691175616

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An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders—what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text. Useful descriptions for identification of each spider familyStunningly detailed macro and in-situ photographsInformation on all the major spider guildsHandy distribution maps

Spiders of the World
Spiders of the World

Author: Rod Preston-Mafham

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 9780713723922

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Many of nature's most curious and intriguing creatures can be discovered in the extraordinary Of the World set. Loaded with crisp, full-color photographs that often astonish and amuse, the 18-volume set provides unique insights into the amazing diversity of species around the globe.The volumes provide clear, basic information on physiology, classification, habitat, life cycle, and behavior, including such diverse topics as courtship and mating, egg-laying and development, reproduction and parental care, food and feeding.Here is a complete overview of these intriguing creatures with surprisingly individual life-styles.

Spinning Spiders
Spinning Spiders

Author: Ruth Berman

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780822536048

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Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders and how they use their silk for weaving webs and other purposes.