Common Spiders of North America

Bradley, R.A.; Buchanan, S. (Illustrator)

ISBN 10: 0520315316 / ISBN 13: 9780520315310

Published by University of California Press, Berkeley, 2019

About this Item

439, 84 col plates, 35 b/w photos, line drawings. . PB. NEW. . Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioural notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere. [9780520315310].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Common Spiders of North America
• Publisher: University of California Press, Berkeley
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0520315316
• ISBN 13: 9780520315310
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Buchanan, Steve
• Condition: New
• Seller catalogs:
  • INVERTEBRATES,ARACHNIDA

About this title

Synopsis

This stunning field guide provides a comprehensive resource for identifying and appreciating nearly 500 species of spiders.

Arachnids are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This is the most comprehensive field guide to all 68 spider families in North America, with beautiful illustrations of 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable accurate identification by web pattern, morphology, and other observable details, and species descriptions include tips to help everyday naturalists identify spiders, as well as their common names, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. Featuring 82 gorgeous color plates, this book is an accessible and detailed resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.

About the Author

Richard Bradley is Associate Professor Emeritus in the Department of Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology at The Ohio State University. He earned his Ph.D. in Biology at the University of New Mexico, studying the population biology of scorpions, and has been an active researcher and teacher since 1972, publishing on the behavior and ecology of birds, scorpions, and spiders.