Spiders of the world : a natural history
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Published
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2020.
Physical Description
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps ; 25 cm
Status
Campbell Co. Public Library - Nonfiction
595.44 PLATNICK 2020
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595.44 PLATNICK 2020
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Campbell Co. Public Library - Nonfiction | 595.44 PLATNICK 2020 | On Shelf |
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Published
Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, 2020.
Format
Book
Language
English
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Includes index.
Summary
Spiders are among the most versatile creatures on the planet, inhabiting six of the seven continents and thriving in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities. Spiders of the World is a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing arachnids, written by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. This stunningly illustrated natural history features a wealth of spectacular color photos and covers a breathtaking array of spider species from around the globe, describing their behaviors, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations. An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders, and is followed by in-depth profiles spanning more than 100 spider families and presented taxonomically. Each profile is organized phylogenetically and includes beautiful photography to illustrate various species within the family. There are also distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries highlighting diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone who wants to learn more about these marvelous creatures.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Platnick, N. I., Hormiga, G., Jäger, P., Jocqué, R., Ramírez, M. J., & Raven, R. J. (2020). Spiders of the world: a natural history . Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Norman I., Platnick et al.. 2020. Spiders of the World: A Natural History. Princeton University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Norman I., Platnick et al.. Spiders of the World: A Natural History Princeton University Press, 2020.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Platnick, Norman I.,, et al. Spiders of the World: A Natural History Princeton University Press, 2020.
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