Name: Arachnids
SKU: UNIVERSITYOFCALIFORNIAPRESS-ILLUSTRATIONS
Availability: InStock

With around 11 distinctive lineages and over 38,000 species of spiders alone, arachnids are an amazingly diverse group of invertebrates―and with names like the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, the Tailless Whip Spider, and the Harvestman, they can be both spectacular and captivating. Most books about arachnids focus on spiders, neglecting scorpions, ticks, mites, wind spiders, and other fascinating yet poorly understood groups. This adventurous volume summarizes all existing knowledge about each major type of arachnid, revealing their secrets through detailed species accounts, brilliant photographs, and a compelling cast of eight-legged characters. It examines the anatomy, habitat, behavior and distribution of each lineage, from the garden spider to the death stalker scorpion and even a species of mite that lives inside a monkey’s lungs. Drawing on the vast resources at London’s Natural History Museum, Arachnids spins a sensational tale, debunking common myths and delving deep into the lives of these bizarre and beautiful creatures.

Product information

PartNumber	illustrations	Author	Beccaloni, Janet
Primary Contributor	Brannan, Trudy	Manufacturer	University of California Press
Brand	University of California Press	Item Weight	2.79 Pounds
ItemDimensions	7.5 x 1.07 x 10Inches	NumberOfItems	1
ReleaseDate	2009-11-01T00:00:01Z	binding	Hardcover
Amazon Category	Books » Specialty Stores » Textbook Rental ASINs	Amazon Category	Books » Science & Math » Biological Sciences » Biology of Animals
Amazon Category	Books » Science & Math » Biological Sciences » Biology » Entomology	Amazon Category	Books » Science & Math » Biological Sciences » Zoology » Invertebrates Zoology
Amazon Category	Books » Science & Math » Nature & Ecology » Fauna	Amazon Category	Books » Specialty Boutique » Textbooks » Science & Mathematics » Biology & Life Sciences » Zoology
ISBN	0520261402	EAN	9780520261402

Weight	2.79 lbs

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Arachnids

Product information

Reviews

Related Products

Login