Biology of Spiders

Rainer F. Foelix

ISBN 10: 0195095944 / ISBN 13: 9780195095944

Published by Oxford University Press, 1996

About this Item

A like new tightly bound trade softcover in printed wraps. 8vo. (9.25 x 0.78 x 6.13 inches) Clean text free of marks or underlining. b&w photos, illustrations and line drawings. Graphs and tables. bibliography and an index. 330 pp. An enormous amount of research in spider biology in recent years has resulted in significant new insights into this diverse group of organisms. The response to this outpouring is an updated edition of this widely regarded classic. First published in 1979, this was the first textbook on spiders since 1930; the new edition contains all the information gathered since that time, including the entire world literature on spiders up to 1994. The author has completely updated and revised chapters on ecology, phylogeny and systematics to reflect current knowledge. Over 200 illustrations are included as well as an extensive reference section. The only modern textbook available on the subject, this will prove an invaluable resource for professionals, students, and researchers in zoology, entomology, ecology and physiology.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Biology of Spiders
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195095944
• ISBN 13: 9780195095944
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: Second.
• Condition: Like new
• Seller catalogs:
  • Ecology: Animals
  • Reference
  • Ecology: Environmental Science

About this title

Synopsis

An enormous amount of research in spider biology in recent years has resulted in significant new insights into this diverse group of organisms. The response to this outpouring is an updated edition of this widely regarded classic. First published in 1979, this was the first textbook on spiders since 1930; the new edition contains all the information gathered since that time, including the entire world literature on spiders up to 1994. The author has completely updated and revised chapters on ecology, phylogeny and systematics to reflect current knowledge. Over 200 illustrations are included as well as an extensive reference section. The only modern textbook available on the subject, this will prove an invaluable resource for professionals, students, and researchers in zoology, entomology, ecology and physiology.

About the Author

Dr. R.F. Foelix is widely regarded as one of the foremost experts in spider biology.