Norman I Platnick: Spiders of the World

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Cover: 9780691188850 | Spiders of the World | A Natural History | Norman I Platnick | Buch

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A stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders

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.

Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world
Features hundreds of color photos and diagrams
Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species
Explores spider behavior, attributes, biology, and evolution
Includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, informative commentaries, and more
Engages and educates readers about the unique natural history of spiders

Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world
Features hundreds of color photos and diagrams
Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species
Explores spider behavior, attributes, biology, and evolution
Includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, informative commentaries, and more
Engages and educates readers about the unique natural history of spiders

Über den Autor

Norman I. Platnick (1951-2020) was the Peter J. Solomon Family Curator Emeritus of Spiders at the American Museum of Natural History, where he curated the world's largest collection of spiders. A PhD recipient from Harvard University, Platnick described more than 1,800 species of spider, making him the second most prolific arachnologist in history. He created the World Spider Catalog, an online database that provides people around the globe with ready access to all the taxonomic literature on more than 48,000 species, a resource that is unmatched for any other group of organisms.

Erscheinungsjahr:	2020
Produktart:	Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik:	Hobby & Freizeit
Thema:	Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium:	Buch
Seiten:	240
Inhalt:	Gebunden
ISBN-13:	9780691188850
ISBN-10:	0691188858
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Gebunden
Autor:	Platnick, Norman I
Hersteller:	Princeton University Press
Maße:	249 x 174 x 27 mm
Von/Mit:	Norman I Platnick
Erscheinungsdatum:	09.06.2020
Gewicht:	0,952 kg

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