Spiders

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SPIDERS
Paul Sterry
with SO full-color ilhistrotlons
Spiders are found on every continent and liave representatives in almost all terrestrial habitats capable of supporting life. Some spiders have ventured into the world of fresh water and a few can even tolerate exposure to salt water. There is huge variation in color among species, and sizes can vary from smaller than a grain of rice to exceeding the span of a man's hand.
Among the most numerous of invertebrate groups, spiders offer a wealth of opportunities for observation and study. Many are beautifully marked and fascinating to look at. For some, such as the crab spiders, the coloration may clearly serve as camouflage, but for others the reasons for their striking colors may be difficult to explain, and are perhaps best just appreciated and enjoyed. A careful study of spiders will reveal fascinating and complex behavior patterns— in their own way just as rewarding as watching birds or mammals.
Amateur naturalists will... Tovább

Fülszöveg

SPIDERS
Paul Sterry
with SO full-color ilhistrotlons
Spiders are found on every continent and liave representatives in almost all terrestrial habitats capable of supporting life. Some spiders have ventured into the world of fresh water and a few can even tolerate exposure to salt water. There is huge variation in color among species, and sizes can vary from smaller than a grain of rice to exceeding the span of a man's hand.
Among the most numerous of invertebrate groups, spiders offer a wealth of opportunities for observation and study. Many are beautifully marked and fascinating to look at. For some, such as the crab spiders, the coloration may clearly serve as camouflage, but for others the reasons for their striking colors may be difficult to explain, and are perhaps best just appreciated and enjoyed. A careful study of spiders will reveal fascinating and complex behavior patterns— in their own way just as rewarding as watching birds or mammals.
Amateur naturalists will delight in this work, which covers such fascinating topics as;
• Physical structure and growth
• Silk production and web-building
• Fangs and venom
• Camouflage, webs, tunnels, and traps
• Courtship and reproduction
• Self-defense
SPIDERS, another work in a popular series of books on the animal kingdom, opens a door onto the fascinating world of the lifestyles and habits of these most engaging creatures. Vissza