An introduction to the little-known yet diverse world of spiders.
An introduction to the physical characteristics and habitats of many species of spiders and their near relatives.
No special preparation is needed for incorporating these animals in any number of stir-fries and stews. if you can successfully manipulate sheets of filo dough. you should have no problem handling this recipe's spider-intensive filling.
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One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature.
A remarkable book, making known to a general audience as well as to entomologists some of the dominant groups comprising one of the most unusual insect faunas on earth.
Angus came on too fast and couldn't stop. Being tall but light, he slammed into Jimmy and flipped over the smaller boy. Angus crashed onto the condiments table, causing an eruption of brown, red, green, yellow, and white.
An investigation of the anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and ecology of most New Zealand spiders, including native and introduced species. Various kinds of spiders are discussed (trapdoor, crab, six-eyed, midget, harmful...
Formicid spray may contain upward of 50% formic acid (see Chapter 34). ... As has been shown by injection of radio-labeled precursors, formicine ants synthesize formic acid themselves, from the amino acids L-serine and glycine.
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.
Visitors to tropical forests generally come to see the birds, mammals, and plants. Aside from butterflies, however, insects usually do not make it on the list of things to see. This is a shame.