Download or read book Centipedes in Captivity written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2014-02 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stories about sinister centipedes are legendary but behind the myths lie an important, valuable, and harmless group of invertebrate predators performing a vital service to ecosystems by helping to keep plant-eating pest populations in check. Orin McMonigle's Centipedes in Captivity details the five chilopod orders, highlighting the biggest and most beautiful species commonly kept in captivity. Those who want to learn more about these magnificent creatures, their toxicology, biology, and variety will find the accounts just as useful as those interested in containing, mating, and successfully reproducing the more spectacular centipedes in the laboratory, or at home.
Download or read book Millipeds in Captivity written by Orin McMonigle and published by . This book was released on 2012-10 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orin McMonigle, with contributions by the late Dr. Richard L. Hoffman, assembles the definitive resource guide with reproductive and developmental data for those spectacular terrestrial arthropods, the millipeds (or millipedes). Invertebrate hobbyists can successfully culture a number of colorful and gigantic diplopods by following specific methodologies outlined in this book. From the world's largest African giant millipeds to the most astoundingly colorful members of the Orders Polydesmida and Spirobolida, there are plenty of species to attract the beginning enthusiast or to challenge the advanced keeper.
Download or read book Centipedes written by Kristin Petrie and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2008-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centipedes are some of the world's most fascinating bugs! This book's easy-to-read text and larger-than-life color photos bring the centipede's world to life, introducing readers to a centipede's diet, habitat, enemies, and methods of defense. Diagrams help readers investigate the concept of metamorphosis and identify body parts, from the centipede's poisonous fangs to its many legs. The digestive, respiratory, and circulatory systems are also described. A step-by-step approach to scientific classification helps place centipedes within the class Chilopoda. Readers are also encouraged to consider the benefits and drawbacks of centipedes, as well as how they impact our daily lives. From house centipedes to tiger centipedes, young entomologists will enjoy uncovering the lives of these amazing creatures. Informative sidebars and Bug Bytes aim to peak readers' interest, while bolded glossary terms, phonetic spellings, and an index enhance readability. Checkerboard is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
Download or read book The Guide to Owning Millipedes and Centipedes written by Jerry G. Walls and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book 20 Fun Facts About Centipedes written by Matthew Elkin and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people are familiar with the common house centipede. This long-legged bug is often found hiding in dark closets and damp basements. However, the house centipede is just one of many kinds of centipedes living all over the world. Centipedes come in many sizes and colors, but they all have one thing in common—lots of legs. Readers will enjoy the informative and engaging text paired with brilliant photographs of the world’s most interesting centipedes.
Download or read book Giant Centipedes written by Grace Hansen and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 27 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces young readers to the big, long, and creepy-crawly giant centipede! Complete with awesome photographs, a range map, and more! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Jumbo is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Crawling Centipedes written by Celeste Bishop and published by The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Centipedes may be one of the ickiest insects around, but there’s more to them than that. This text covers the important facts about centipedes, including what they look like, how they live, and where to find them. Young readers will find the text’s age-appropriate language accessible and easy to understand, while highly detailed color photographs will grab and hold their interest. This text supports elementary science curricula.
Download or read book Centipedes and Millipedes written by Theresa Greenaway and published by Hodder Wayland. This book was released on 2000 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Minibeast Pets series can be used in a cross-curricular setting and connects with core curriculum themes. The simple instructions & clear text encourage children to find, identify, study and collect specific types of minibeasts. This book focusses on the world of centipedes and millipedes
Download or read book Giant Centipedes written by Orin McMonigle and published by Elytra and Antenna. This book was released on 2003 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Centipedes include some of the most massive and impressive anthropods on earth. Many species display incredible colors and striking combinations of red, blue, green, yellow, orange and black...Giant Centipedes is written to promote the centipede hobby and offer information not readily available to the hobbyist" BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Centipede written by Karen D. Povey and published by Greenhaven Press, Incorporated. This book was released on 2004 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, and habitat of centipedes.
Download or read book Centipedes and Millipedes in the House written by Ernest Adna Back and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Manual of Exotic Pet Practice written by Mark Mitchell and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2008-03-04 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only book of its kind with in-depth coverage of the most common exotic species presented in practice, this comprehensive guide prepares you to treat invertebrates, fish, amphibians and reptiles, birds, marsupials, North American wildlife, and small mammals such as ferrets, rabbits, and rodents. Organized by species, each chapter features vivid color images that demonstrate the unique anatomic, medical, and surgical features of each species. This essential reference also provides a comprehensive overview of biology, husbandry, preventive medicine, common disease presentations, zoonoses, and much more. Other key topics include common health and nutritional issues as well as restraint techniques, lab values, drug dosages, and special equipment needed to treat exotics. Brings cutting-edge information on all exotic species together in one convenient resource. Offers essential strategies for preparing your staff to properly handle and treat exotic patients. Features an entire chapter on equipping your practice to accommodate exotic species, including the necessary equipment for housing, diagnostics, pathology, surgery, and therapeutics. Provides life-saving information on CPR, drugs, and supportive care for exotic animals in distress. Discusses wildlife rehabilitation, with valuable information on laws and regulations, establishing licensure, orphan care, and emergency care. Includes an entire chapter devoted to the emergency management of North American wildlife. Offers expert guidance on treating exotics for practitioners who may not be experienced in exotic pet care.
Download or read book Crawling Centipedes written by Theresa Emminizer and published by . This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Have you ever lifted a rock to see a long, flat-bodied bug come scurrying out? Centipedes like to spend their time in damp, dark places. When spotted, they scuttle away on as many as 177 pairs of legs! In this entertaining and educational book, readers will learn all about the creepy, crawly centipede! They'll discover how centipedes evolved to move as they do and what centipede varieties there are in the world, ranging from tiny house centipedes to giant centipedes"--
Download or read book Giant Millipedes written by Orin McMonigle and published by Elytra and Antenna. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the physical characteristics, life cycle, behavior, and adatations of the giant millipede.
Download or read book Centipedes And Millipedes written by Theresa Greenaway and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1999-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on the identification, life cycle, and habitats of centipedes and millipedes, as well as on how to collect and care for them as pets.
Download or read book Giant Centipede Colossal Creeper of the Night written by Paige V. Polinsky and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the monstrous Giant Centipede as it slithers through the rain forest! This book introduces the unique features of this wild animal including habitat, life cycle, physical characteristics, diet, threats, and defenses. Also included are a range map and a food chain diagram. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Centipede written by Karen Hartley and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2006 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple introduction to the physical characteristics, diet, life cycle, predators, habitat, and lifespan of centipedes.
