Common spiders of North America [electronic resource] / Richard A. Bradley ; illustrations by Steve Buchanon ; sponsored by the American Arachnological Society.
2013
QL458.41.A1 B73 2013eb
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Common spiders of North America [electronic resource] / Richard A. Bradley ; illustrations by Steve Buchanon ; sponsored by the American Arachnological Society.
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9780520954502 (electronic book)
9780520274884
9780520274884
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Berkeley : University of California Press, 2013.
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English
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1 online resource (x, 271 p., [83] leaves of plates) : ill. (some color)
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QL458.41.A1 B73 2013eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
595.4/8097
Summary
Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and poorly understood groups. This beautifully illustrated volume is the first comprehensive guide to all 68 families of spiders in North America and illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy provides the key for understanding spider relationships.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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