Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe

Michael J. Roberts

ISBN 10: 0002199815 / ISBN 13: 9780002199810

Published by Collins, 1999

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2001. First Edition. Hardcover. An illustrated reference guide to identifying all types of spiders. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the introduction. Series: Collins Field Guide. Num Pages: 384 pages, 64pp colour illustrations, 256pp b&w line drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WNCN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 198 x 134 x 30. Weight in Grams: 592. . . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # V9780002199810

Bibliographic Details

Title: Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe

Publisher: Collins

Publication Date: 1999

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: New

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Synopsis:

Spiders are the most obvious group of animals - they share with us our houses and gardens. They also have some of the most fascinating colours, behaviour and biology. This book is designed to aid identification of these animals, without using any complicated keys or equipment. Each of the 450 species covered is illustrated in colour, with paintings of all the common colour variations and differences between the sexes, and described in detail in the text. The general features of each family are also described, with information on courtship, hunting and web-making behaviour. A key to spiders' webs is also included in the introduction. Each species has illustrations of its genitalia - to allow conclusive identification of the species.