The Lives Of Spiders
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Author | : Ximena Nelson |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2024-06-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691255059 |
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A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens of thousands, they have been walking the earth since before the dinosaurs. Spiders manipulate the silk strands of their webs to act as a sensory field, which vibrates across wide frequencies that they can read in detail, while young spiders spin silk lines that interact with the electrical fields in the atmosphere, enabling them to balloon across huge distances. Some spiders even gather in groups to impersonate ants in astonishing displays of collective mimicry. The Lives of Spiders explores these and other wonders, blending stunning imagery, lively writing, and the latest science to explore the natural history of the world’s diverse arachnid life. Features a wealth of color illustrations Sheds invaluable light on the life history, ecology, and stunning diversity of spiders Covers silk and web building, venoms, predators and prey, mating and dancing, spider cognition, and much more Discusses the impacts of human activity on spiders
Author | : Ximena Nelson |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 288 |
Release | : 2024-06-04 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691255024 |
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A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens of thousands, they have been walking the earth since before the dinosaurs. Spiders manipulate the silk strands of their webs to act as a sensory field, which vibrates across wide frequencies that they can read in detail, while young spiders spin silk lines that interact with the electrical fields in the atmosphere, enabling them to balloon across huge distances. Some spiders even gather in groups to impersonate ants in astonishing displays of collective mimicry. The Lives of Spiders explores these and other wonders, blending stunning imagery, lively writing, and the latest science to explore the natural history of the world's diverse arachnid life. Features a wealth of color illustrations Sheds invaluable light on the life history, ecology, and stunning diversity of spiders Covers silk and web building, venoms, predators and prey, mating and dancing, spider cognition, and much more Discusses the impacts of human activity on spiders
Author | : Sarah Rose |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 624 |
Release | : 2022-07-19 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0691175616 |
Download Spiders of North America Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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
Author | : Norman Platnick |
Publisher | : Ivy Press |
Total Pages | : 259 |
Release | : 2020-05-26 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 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.
Author | : Paul Hillyard |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780691150031 |
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Originally published: London: New Holland, c2007.
Author | : Peter N. Witt |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 452 |
Release | : 2014-07-14 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400857511 |
Download Spider Communication Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Concentrating on the complex spider communication system, this book assembles the most recent multidisciplinary advances of leading researchers from many countries to assess the peculiar role spiders play in the animal kingdom. Originally published in 1982. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Author | : Marie Elisabeth Herberstein |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2011-01-27 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1139494783 |
Download Spider Behaviour Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Spiders are often underestimated as suitable behavioural models because of the general belief that due to their small brains their behaviour is innate and mostly invariable. Challenging this assumption, this fascinating book shows that rather than having a limited behavioural repertoire, spiders show surprising cognitive abilities, changing their behaviour to suit their situational needs. The team of authors unravels the considerable intra-specific as well as intra-individual variability and plasticity in different behaviours ranging from foraging and web building to communication and courtship. An introductory chapter on spider biology, systematics and evolution provides the reader with the necessary background information to understand the discussed behaviours and helps to place them into an evolutionary context. Highlighting an under-explored area of behaviour, this book will provide new ideas for behavioural researchers and students unfamiliar with spiders as well as a valuable resource for those already working in this intriguing field.
Author | : Katie Franks |
Publisher | : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Total Pages | : 30 |
Release | : 2007-12-15 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781404241381 |
Download Spiders Up Close Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
From the itsy-bitsy to the huge and hairy, kids will be drawn into the spider's world. This book shows spiders going about their lives, including building webs, catching prey, and hatching babies.
Author | : Ruth Berman |
Publisher | : Lerner Publications |
Total Pages | : 40 |
Release | : 1998-01-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780822536048 |
Download Spinning Spiders Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Describes the physical characteristics and behavior of spiders and how they use their silk for weaving webs and other purposes.
Author | : Laura Hamilton Waxman |
Publisher | : Lerner Publications ™ |
Total Pages | : 27 |
Release | : 2016-08-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 1512421685 |
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Learn about the many intriguing aspects of spiders, including their body parts and structure, their habitat and how it supports them, and how they use webs to catch their next meal. Captions point out key visual details that readers can glean from the book's photographs, and chapter headings assist readers with locating information and main ideas. In addition, readers will find text features such as a labeled photo diagram, glossary, and index in the back of the book.