A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia

Name: A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia
Brand: NewSouth Books
SKU: 9780643107076
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By Robert Whyte and Greg Anderson

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A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia by Robert Whyte and Greg Anderson is an extensive resource that explores the fascinating diversity of spiders found across Australia. It provides detailed descriptions, photographs, and information on the identification and behaviour of a wide variety of species, making it a valuable tool for both amateur enthusiasts and professional arachnologists interested in the science and nature of these intriguing creatures.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the diverse and intricate world of spiders, particularly those found in Australia. It's perfect for nature enthusiasts and arachnid admirers looking to deepen their understanding of these creatures with vivid photographs and detailed information.

A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia

The most comprehensive account of Australian spiders ever published.

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.

Recipient of the 2018 Whitley Certificate of Commendation for Field Guide.

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A Field Guide to Spiders of Australia is lauded for its exceptional spider imagery, with over 1,300 high-quality photos by various photographers. It is praised not only for its visual appeal but also for its ability to change perceptions about arachnids, helping readers identify and appreciate the diversity of spiders in Australia. The book is highly recommended for both personal enjoyment and educational purposes, introducing newcomers to the fascinating world of Australian spiders.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780643107076

Publisher: CSIRO Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 June 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: CSIRO Publishing

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 1133g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Robert Whyte is an honorary researcher in arachnology at the Queensland Museum, having developed an interest in spiders with the encouragement of arachnologist Robert Raven. He has participated in five Bush Blitz biodiscovery expeditions in remote parts of Western Australia, the Northern Territory and Queensland. He is an accomplished editor, author and journalist, with skills in photography and publication design. Greg Anderson is a biomedical research scientist and heads the Chronic Disorders Program at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute in Brisbane. He has been interested in spiders since his early life in Newcastle and has travelled extensively around Australia and other parts of the world studying and photographing spiders. He has a particular interest in Comb-footed Spiders.