| Description |
320 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm |
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regular print |
| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. Araneae (spiders) -- 3. Amblypygi (whip spiders) -- 4. Uropygi (whip scorpions, vinegaroons) -- 5. Schizomida (short-tailed whip scorpions) -- 6. Palpigradi (micro whip scorpions) -- 7. Ricinulei (hooded tick spiders, tick beetles) -- 8. Acari (mites and ticks) -- 9. Opilones (harvestmen, harvest spiders, daddy long legs spiders) -- 10. Scorpiones (scorpions) -- 11. Pseudoscorpiones (false scorpions, book scorpions) -- 12. Solifugae (camel spiders, wind spiders, wind scorpions, sun spiders) |
| Summary |
For many people, long-legged spiders, blood-sucking ticks and venomous scorpions are the stuff of nightmares. But to others they are a source of constant fascination. This book dispels common myths and misconceptions to reveal the truth about these weird, wonderful and often beautiful creatures |
| Analysis |
Acarina |
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Arachnida |
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Araneida |
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Mites |
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Scorpiones |
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Scorpions |
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Spiders |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 310-315) and index |
| Subject |
Arachnida.
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Mites.
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Scorpions.
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Spiders.
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| LC no. |
2009529041 |
| ISBN |
9780643096974 (hbk.) |
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