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Spiders of the World

A Natural History
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Spiders of the World by Norman I. Platnick is an engaging exploration into the diverse and fascinating world of spiders. It provides insights into their biology, behaviour, and ecological significance, showcasing a variety of species with detailed information and photographs. This book serves as a comprehensive guide, encouraging appreciation and understanding of these often misunderstood creatures.
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You might enjoy this fascinating journey into the intricate world of arachnids if you're captivated by the diversity and beauty of spiders. Norman I. Platnick's work provides stunning photographs and detailed insights that will appeal to nature enthusiasts and those eager to learn more about these remarkable creatures in the wild.

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Spiders of the World

A stunningly illustrated natural history of spidersSpiders 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

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A stunningly illustrated natural history of spiders, Spiders of the World explores the fascinating world of arachnids. These versatile creatures inhabit six of the seven continents and thrive in environments ranging from deserts and rain forests to Arctic tundra and cities.

Spiders of the World offers a captivating look at these wondrously adaptable and endlessly intriguing creatures, presented by six of the world's leading experts on spiders. The book is richly illustrated with spectacular colour photos and covers a wide array of spider species from across the globe, detailing their behaviours, characteristics, and remarkable evolutionary adaptations.

An incisive and engaging introduction provides an invaluable overview of the world's spiders. This is followed by in-depth profiles of more than 100 spider families, organised taxonomically. Each profile is structured phylogenetically and beautifully illustrated with photography of various species within the family.

The book includes distribution maps, tables of essential facts, and commentaries that highlight diverse aspects of spider biology, making Spiders of the World an indispensable volume for anyone interested in these remarkable creatures.

* Provides a richly illustrated look at spiders of all shapes and sizes from around the world

* Features hundreds of colour photos and diagrams

* Spans more than 100 spider families and covers an array of different species

* Explores spider behaviour, 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

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Spiders of the World by Norman I. Platnick is acclaimed for its comprehensive coverage and engaging presentation of the subject, earning notable recognition such as an Honorable Mention for the Dartmouth Medal. It is praised as a captivating and highly recommended resource for anyone interested in the natural world of spiders, highlighted for its intriguing and illustrative content.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780691188850

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 09 June 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Princeton University Press

Illustration: 291 color photos.

Contributors:

  • Contributions by Rudy JocquΓ©
  • Contributions by Gustavo Hormiga
  • Contributions by Robert Raven
  • Contributions by MartΓ­n J. RamΓ­rez
  • Contributions by Peter JΓ€ger

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 241.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Norman I. Platnick (19512020) 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.

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