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Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe
Michael J. Roberts
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Description for Spiders of Britain and Northern Europe
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.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Collins
Number of pages
384
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2001
Series
Collins Field Guide
Condition
New
Number of Pages
384
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780002199810
SKU
V9780002199810
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99-7
About Michael J. Roberts
Michael J Roberts is the world's leading illustrator of spiders. Originally a doctor, he has been illustrating spiders for over 20 years and is acclaimed for his detailed paintings and drawings.
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