Australasian Spiders and Their Relatives
Author : Barbara York Main
Publisher :
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 13,14 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Nature
ISBN :
A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia
Author : Robert Whyte
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 465 pages
File Size : 36,65 MB
Release : 2017-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643107088
Book Description
Australians have a love–hate relationship with spiders. Some spiders, such as the Redback and the Sydney Funnelweb, inspire fear. Yet Peacock Spiders, with their colourful fan-spreading courtship dances, have won rapturous appreciation worldwide. A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia uses photographs of living animals to help people identify many of the spiders they encounter. Featuring over 1300 colour photographs, it is the most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published. With more than two-thirds of Australian spiders yet to be scientifically described, this book sets the scene for future explorations of our extraordinary Australian fauna. This field guide will be enjoyed by naturalists and anyone with an interest in learning more about Australia's incredible arachnids.
Spiders and Other Arachnids
Author : World Book
Publisher :
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 20,58 MB
Release : 2012
Category :
ISBN : 9780716634188
Book Description
What is an arachnid? How does a spider kill its prey? How do spiders make silk? Read this book to find out!
Biology of Spiders
Author : Rainer Foelix
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 10,57 MB
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199734828
Book Description
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 and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.
Australia's Dangerous Snakes
Author : Peter Mirtschin
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 44,5 MB
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643106758
Book Description
Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.
Cephalopods of Australia and Sub-Antarctic Territories
Author : Amanda Reid
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 34,54 MB
Release : 2016-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 1486303943
Book Description
Australian waters contain the highest diversity of cephalopods (squid, cuttlefish and octopus) found anywhere in the world. They are highly significant ecologically, both as top-level predators and as prey for numerous vertebrates, including fishes, seals, cetaceans and seabirds. Cephalopods of Australia and Sub-Antarctic Territories is a comprehensive guide covering 226 species, which represent over a quarter of the world’s cephalopod fauna. With an emphasis on identification, this book includes keys, species descriptions, full-colour illustrations and distribution maps, as well as a summary of the biology and behaviour of cephalopods and fisheries information. This is an invaluable tool for researchers and fisheries experts as well as amateur naturalists, fishers and divers.
Bettongs, Potoroos and the Musky Rat-kangaroo
Author : Andrew W. Claridge
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 28,86 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0643093419
Book Description
Provides an extraordinary glimpse into the serective lives of these unusual marsupials.
Australia's Amazing Kangaroos
Author : Ken Richardson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 46,54 MB
Release : 2012-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0643107150
Book Description
This book provides an authoritative source of information on kangaroos and their relatives. Topics include: species characteristics and biology, adaptations and function, and conservation. The book also discusses culling and the commercial kangaroo harvest, as well as national attitudes to kangaroos and their value for tourism. There are 71 recognised species of kangaroo found in Australasia. Of these, 46 are endemic to Australia, 21 are endemic to the island of New Guinea, and four species are found in both regions. The various species have a number of common names, including bettong, kangaroo, pademelon, potoroo, quokka, rat kangaroo, rock wallaby, tree kangaroo, wallaby and wallaroo. Illustrated in full colour, Australia’s Amazing Kangaroos will give readers insight into the world of this intriguing marsupial – an animal that has pride of place on the Australian Coat of Arms.
The Silken Web
Author : Bert Brunet
Publisher : Raupo
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 18,59 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Science
ISBN :
Book Description
A natural history of Australian spiders, providing an overview of spiders, their evolution, anatomy, predators, and their silk and its uses. The book then groups Australian spiders according to their uses of silk, rather than in the more traditional taxonomic order.
Macropods
Author : Graeme Coulson
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 15,96 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : 0643096620
Book Description
A major symposium on macropods (kangaroos, wallabies and rat-kangaroos), sponsored by the Australian Mammal Society, was held in July 2006 at the University of Melbourne. It brought together the many recent advances in the biology of this diverse group of mammals and looked at: structure and function; neglected macropods; population biology; and macropod management. A total of 78 authors have contributed 34 chapters to the book, which concentrates on new developments in macropod biology, including topics such as genomics, landscape ecology, endangered species and fertility control.
