Biology of spiders
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| Format: | Elektronisch E-Book |
| Sprache: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2011
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| Ausgabe: | 3rd ed |
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| Online-Zugang: | DE-1046 DE-1047 Volltext |
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| Beschreibung: | Includes bibliographical references and index Preface; 1. An Introduction to Spiders; 2. Functional Anatomy; 3. Metabolism; 4. Neurobiology; 5. Spider Webs; 6. Locomotion and Prey Capture; 7. Reproduction; 8. Development; 9. Ecology; 10. Phylogeny and Systematics; Bibliography; Index One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs a |
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| Beschreibung: | 1 Online-Ressource (viii, 419 p.) |
| ISBN: | 0199734828 0199813248 9780199734825 9780199813247 |