Author: Pierre Paquin Publisher: ISBN: 9780478347050 Category : Spiders Languages : en Pages : 118
Book Description
This is the authoritative identification manual for the 57 spider families of New Zealand. It features more than 500 magnificent, detailed illustrations, a key to the spider families found in New Zealand, an introduction which includes notes on spider anatomy and some tips for specimen examination, and a comprehensive bibliography.
Author: Andrew Crowe Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780143009269 Category : Arachnida Languages : en Pages : 56
Book Description
A handy guide to the identification of New Zealand Spiders. Condensed from Andrew Crowe's popular bestseller Which New Zealand Spider?, this little book has been designed to fit into a pocket, day pack or bag. Full of essential information for quick accurate identification of spiders, this new mini guide is appealing and easy to use.
Author: Cornelis Jacob Vink Publisher: ISBN: 9781869664039 Category : Spiders Languages : en Pages : 120
Book Description
"This new guide to the spiders of New Zealand introduces over 90 species, focusing on the more commonplace introduced spiders but also featuring some of our rare native species. It gives details on their taxonomy, geographical origins, range and preferred habitat, plus special notes on behaviour, life cycle or diet"--Publisher information.
Author: Andrew Crowe Publisher: Penguin Books ISBN: 9780143006435 Category : Arachnida Languages : en Pages : 64
Book Description
A book that makes it simple to identify a spider and learn about its lifestyle. In this new companion to his award-winning Which New Zealand Insect? Andrew Crowe showcases New Zealand spiders, with practical details on how, when and where to find them. The author continues in his typically entertaining style to weave in many odd and surprising facts - such as how best to eat big spiders, which ones fly, and how to use spider webs for catching fish or for stopping flying bullets. You can also learn here: * *Which spiders somersault or jump *Which spiders walk on water, live under the sea or in caves *Whether the whitetailed spider really is dangerous *How to find and recognise a native katipo spider Some 60 new Zealand spiders and their relatives (both common and rare) are described and illustrated with 130 photographs.
Author: Jenny Jones Publisher: Raupo ISBN: 9781869444501 Category : Spiders Languages : en Pages : 24
Book Description
Describes the characteristics of spiders, discussing their appearance, webs, eating habits, habitat, breeding, predators and defence. Also considers the reasons for the decline in some New Zealand species of spider, including the katipo, pianoa and giant cave spider, and looks at the conservation efforts being carried out to protect them. Suggested level: primary, intermediate.
Author: Raymond R. Forster Publisher: ISBN: Category : Spiders Languages : en Pages : 296
Book Description
This book deals with the general description of the structure and behaviour of spiders and their life and the various groups found in New Zealand.
Author: Ivy Ivy Press Publisher: ISBN: 1782407502 Category : Languages : en Pages : 259
Book Description
Spiders of the World explores the huge diversity of spider species and their fascinating traits, with profiles of 117 families accompanied by expert commentary and beautiful photographs.