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University of California Press
- Common Spiders of North America
- Book
- 2012
- Published by: University of California Press
summary
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.
Table of Contents
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- Title Page, Copyright, Dedication
- pp. iii-viii
- Table of Contents
- pp. ix-x
- Preface and Acknowledgments
- pp. xi-xii
- Finding, Studying, and Identifying Spiders
- Spiders: an Introduction
- pp. 3-16
- Finding and Studying Spiders
- pp. 17-24
- Identifying Spiders
- pp. 25-40
- Keys to Families Within Groups
- pp. 41-59
- Color Plates Section
- pp. 60-227
- Spider Accounts
- pp. 228-417
- References
- pp. 424-427
Additional Information
ISBN
9780520954502
Related ISBN(s)
9780520274884
MARC Record
OCLC
835370738
Pages
288
Launched on MUSE
2014-01-01
Language
English
Open Access
No