Spiders of Britain & Europe - Couverture rigide

Roberts, Michael J.

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 0002199815 ISBN 13 : 9780002199810

Editeur : Collins, 1995

Synopsis

Spiders are the most obvious group of animals - they share with us our houses and gardens. They also have some of the most fascinating colours, behaviour and biology. This book is designed to aid identification of these animals, without using any complicated keys or equipment. Each of the 450 species covered is illustrated in colour, with paintings of all the common colour variations and differences between the sexes, and described in detail in the text. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the introduction. Each species has illustrations of its genitalia - to allow conclusive identification of the species.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael J Roberts is the world's leading illustrator of spiders. Originally a doctor, he has been illustrating spiders for over 20 years and is acclaimed for his detailed paintings and drawings.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

• 450 species comprehensively illustrated, with 288 colour paintings and over 1500 drawings
• The introduction provides general information on the structure and biology of spiders, together with illustrations of webs and egg sacs
• This is the ultimate, comprehensive field guide to spiders – a must for all arachnophiles everywhere and a vital introduction for all other naturalists.

'The colour plates are superb'
NEW SCIENTIST

'Packed full of information'
NATURE

'Much the best book on the subject at any price'
NATURAL WORLD BOOK OF THE YEAR

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Collins
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0002199815
• ISBN 13: 9780002199810
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 383
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: Simone Casetta; casetta@mondadori.it; ; Via Mondadori 1,; Segrate Milano; 20090; Italie