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Record Nr.

UNINA9910463027803321

Autore

Bradley Richard Alan

Titolo

Common spiders of North America [[electronic resource] /] / Richard A. Bradley ; illustrations by Steve Buchanon ; sponsored by the American Arachnological Society

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2013

ISBN

1-283-86837-7

0-520-95450-5

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (453 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

BuchananSteve

Disciplina

595.4/8097

Soggetti

Spiders - North America

Arachnida - North America

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Front matter -- Contents -- Preface And Acknowledgments -- Finding, Studying, And Identifying Spiders -- Plates And Groups -- Spider Accounts -- Glossary -- References -- Index

Sommario/riassunto

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.