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Seller: PEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA, Iver, United KingdomPEMBERLEY NATURAL HISTORY BOOKS BA, ABA
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Condition: New. 572, 400+ col photos of living scorpions. 200x130mm. HB. NEW. . Text English. Biology of the scorpions (anatomy, biology, ecology, etc.); Venoms and medical importance; Scorpions in myth & legend; Rearing advice. Key to families and a description of the genera; complete list of the currently known species with th…eir distribution. More than 350 species described and illustrated. [9782913688117].
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Seller: ConchBooks, Harxheim, GermanyConchBooks
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Add to basketOver 350 scorpion species described and illustrated by biogeographical zone. Descriptions provide non-specialists ways to recognise easily each species illustrated, along with notes on the toxicity, habitat, habits and distribution. Scorpion taxonomy and diversity are dealt with by the presentation of a taxonomic key to families… and a description of genera. An exhaustive list of currently known species and their distribution is also featured. A comprehensive guide to the biology of scorpions. The book covers scorpion biology (anatomy and the main biological functions, ecology, resistance to ionising radiation), as well as venomology and the medical importance of species across the globe (venoms and treatment against envenomation, scorpion control). The myths and legends linked to scorpions are also presented. Advice is given to those wishing to rear these animals in captivity. Verrières-le-Buisson. N.A.P. Editions. 572 pp., num. color photographs, line drawings and distribution maps, hardcover 8 [13 x 20.5 cm].
