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

• Autore: Bradley Richard Alan
• Pubblicazione: Berkeley, : University of California Press, 2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (453 p.)
• Disciplina: 595.4/8097
• Soggetto topico: Spiders - North America; Arachnida - North America
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: BuchananSteve
• 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.
• Titolo autorizzato: Common spiders of North America
• ISBN: 1-283-86837-7; 0-520-95450-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910463027803321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II