Articles liés à Arachnids

Arachnids - Couverture rigide

Beccaloni, Jan

 
9780565092207: Arachnids
Couverture rigide
ISBN 10 : 0565092200 ISBN 13 : 9780565092207
Editeur : The Natural History Museum, 2009

Synopsis

For many people, long-legged spiders, venomous scorpions and blood-sucking ticks are the stuff of nightmares, but to others they are a source of constant fascination. Arachnids dispels common myths and misconceptions to reveal the truth about these weird, wonderful and often beautiful creatures. With the use of examples from around the globe, the book brings together the current knowledge of the world of arachnids. It describes in accessible language their unique biology, adaptable anatomy and often unusual behaviour. Did you know that spiders often show a high level of parental care, with some actually regurgitating food for their babies? Or that a scorpion's sting is not in its tail? Illustrated by many interesting and often bizarre facts, and with over 200 striking photographs and artworks, the book shows that arachnids are not sinister beasts, but fascinating creatures that are highly adapted to their environment.

Les informations fournies dans la section « Synopsis » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

À propos de l'auteur

Janet Beccaloni is the Curator of Arachnida and Myriapoda at the Natural History Museum, London. She is also the conservation officer for the British Arachnological Society, keeps pet arachnids at home, and enjoys travelling abroad where (of course) she looks for arachnids.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

For many people, long-legged spiders, venomous scorpions and blood-sucking ticks are the stuff of nightmares, but to others they are a source of constant fascination. Arachnids dispels common myths and misconceptions to reveal the truth about these weird, wonderful and often beautiful creatures. With the use of examples from around the globe, the book brings together the current knowledge of the world of arachnids. It describes in accessible language their unique biology, adaptable anatomy and often unusual behaviour. Did you know that spiders often show a high level of parental care, with some actually regurgitating food for their babies? Or that a scorpion's sting is not in its tail? Illustrated by many interesting and often bizarre facts, and with over 200 striking photographs and artworks, the book shows that arachnids are not sinister beasts, but fascinating creatures that are highly adapted to their environment.

Les informations fournies dans la section « A propos du livre » peuvent faire référence à une autre édition de ce titre.

Éditeur
The Natural History Museum
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0565092200
ISBN 13 
9780565092207
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
320
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
Brainstorm C/O Vulcan Consulting
441000000000
lraynerd@brainstormltd.co.uk

The Merrion Buildings-Iconic Offices
Dublin 2
D02 XH98
Irlande