Author: P.J.A. PUGHPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Biogeography of spiders (Araneae
Author: P.J.A. PUGHFossil and Extant Spiders (Araneae)
Author: Jörg WunderlichPublisher:
ISBN: 9783931473112
Category : Amber fossils
Languages : de
Pages : 870
Book Description
Biodiversity, Biogeography and Life History of Ground-dwelling Spiders (Araneae) in the Yukon Territory, Canada
Author: Joseph J. BowdenSpider Research in the 21st Century
Author: David PenneyPublisher:
ISBN: 0957453019
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
The result is a great increase in multi-disciplinary research and novel avenues incorporating spiders as model organisms.
Habitat Use, Community Structure and Biogeography of Spiders (Araneae) in Semi-natural and Disturbed Limestone Grassland
Author: James Robert BellSystematics and Biogeography of the Spider Genus Mallinella Strand, 1906, with Descriptions of New Species and New Genera from Southeast Asia (Araneae, Zodariidae)
Author: Pakawin DankittipakulPublisher:
ISBN: 9781869779252
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
Evolutionary Studies of Polynesian Crab Spiders (Araneae: Thomisidae) and Latrodectus Spiders (Araneae: Theridiidae)
Author: Jessica Ellen GarbBehaviour and Ecology of Spiders
Author: Carmen VieraPublisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319657178
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 448
Book Description
Within the last few decades, arachnology in the Neotropical region has experienced a great development filling the knowledge gap in one of the most diverse regions of the world. Nevertheless, large geographical areas remain poorly sampled, especially within the Amazon, and new genera and species have been continuously discovered, even in urban areas. In congruence with the recent improvements in research, several aspects of the ecology, behaviour and natural history of spiders, such as interactions with other predators and parasitoids, social interactions, dispersal patterns, habitat requirements, mating behaviors, among others, are being carefully investigated. These recent contributions incorporate substantial information on the preexisting knowledge on these subjects every year. Our main objective with this book is to present a summary on these new researches and on the currently knowledge on the main subjects involved in the general theme, emphasizing the contribution of the rich fauna of the Neotropical region to the research of behaviour and ecology of the spiders.
New World Tarantulas
Author: Fernando Pérez-MilesPublisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030486443
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 540
Book Description
The Theraphosidae are the most famous and diverse mygalomorph spiders, and include some of the largest arachnids on earth. Their unique defense mechanisms, predatory tactics, reproductive strategies and ecological adaptations are displayed by a wide range of terrestrial, burrowing and arboreal species. These arachnids are familiar to the general public thanks to horror movies and a growing interest in tarantulas as pets; however, scientific information on the group is scattered throughout the literature and not easily available. This book reviews all major aspects of New World Theraphosid tarantulas and provides in-depth information on their evolution, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, ecology, reproduction, conservation and biogeography. As a comprehensive guide to the biology of tarantulas, it will appeal to researchers, students and terrarium hobbyists alike.
Fossil Spiders
Author: David PenneyPublisher: Siri Scientific Press
ISBN: 0955863651
Category : Amber fossils
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
Compared to insects, fossil spiders have received only scant attention in the literature. Previously, the only works available were numerous scientific papers, many published in foreign languages. Most of these are basic descriptive taxonomic works, with very few considering broader biological concepts. Despite a significant increase in the discovery and description of fossil spiders within the last quarter Century this void remained unfilled. Thus, this short monograph aims to achieve several objectives. Firstly, to provide general and up to date background information on the overall importance and diversity of fossils spiders, including an indication of those groups for which the taxonomy is spurious and in need of reassessment. Secondly, to discuss the techniques available for working with fossil spiders and some of the problems encountered by palaeoarachnologists, including bias and limitations of the spider fossil record. Thirdly, the overall evolutionary history of spiders is summarized in the form of an evolutionary tree, which is subsequently used to address key issues of broad interest, such as origins, diversifications and extinctions, including the effects of mass extinctions and predator-prey co-radiations. Finally, the contribution that fossil data can make to understanding the past and present biogeography of the order is considered. This book should be of interest to both amateur and professional arachnologists and palaeontologists and will also serve as a general palaeontological reference work for neonologists studying extant spiders.