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Book The New Natural History of Madagascar

Download or read book The New Natural History of Madagascar written by Steven M. Goodman and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-11-15 with total page 2297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A marvelously illustrated reference to the natural wonders of one of the most spectacular places on earth Separated from Africa’s mainland for tens of millions of years, Madagascar has evolved a breathtaking wealth of biodiversity, becoming home to thousands of species found nowhere else on the planet. The New Natural History of Madagascar provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date synthesis available of this island nation’s priceless biological treasures. Now fully revised and expanded, this beautifully illustrated compendium features contributions by more than 600 globally renowned experts who cover the history of scientific exploration in Madagascar, as well as the island’s geology and soils, climate, forest ecology, human ecology, marine and coastal ecosystems, plants, invertebrates, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This invaluable two-volume reference also includes detailed discussions of conservation efforts in Madagascar that showcase several successful protected area programs that can serve as models for threatened ecosystems throughout the world. Provides the most comprehensive overview of Madagascar’s rich natural history Coedited by 18 different specialists Features hundreds of new contributions by world-class experts Includes hundreds of new illustrations Covers a broad array of topics, from geology and climate to animals, plants, and marine life Sheds light on newly discovered species and draws on the latest science An essential resource for anyone interested in Madagascar or tropical ecosystems in general, from biologists and conservationists to ecotourists and armchair naturalists

Book A life caught in a spider s web

Download or read book A life caught in a spider s web written by Pavel Stoev and published by PenSoft Publishers LTD. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This issue is dedicated to Dr. Christo Deltshev, the doyen of Bulgarian araneology. It contains seventeen arachnological publications, including a concise biography of Dr. Deltshev, a list of his scientific publications and his described taxa. The volume comprises taxonomic contributions in the spider families Hypochilidae, Sicariidae, Dysderidae, Hersiliidae, Theridiidae, Linyphiidae, Lycosidae, Dictynidae, Gnaphosidae, Sparassidae, Philodromidae and Salticidae and fossil taxa in the harvestmen suborders Dyspnoi and Eupnoi, written by a total of 36 authors. Four new genera and 37 new spider and harvestmen species have been described in this volume, and dozens of new taxonomic alterations (new combinations, new synonyms, new statuses, etc.) are proposed too. Geographically, the papers deal with material originating from Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. There is also an overview of the use of barcoding to identify spiders in species-rich genera.

Book Biology of Spiders

    Book Details:
  • Author : Rainer Foelix
  • Publisher : OUP USA
  • Release : 2011-05-05
  • ISBN : 0199734828
  • Pages : 428 pages

Download or read book Biology of Spiders written by Rainer Foelix and published by OUP USA. This book was released on 2011-05-05 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.

Book British Spiders

    Book Details:
  • Author : George Hazlewood Locket
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1981
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book British Spiders written by George Hazlewood Locket and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Asia

Download or read book Riceland Spiders of South and Southeast Asia written by A. T. Barrion and published by Int. Rice Res. Inst.. This book was released on 1995 with total page 738 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work, which represents a major contribution to the literature for those interested in spiders or more generally in biological control and crop protection. Spiders are among the most omnipresent and numerous predators in both agricultural and natural ecosystems, and without them insect pest populations would go out of control. Their potential as biological control agents can only be appreciated though a greater understanding of their abundance and species composition in different ecological systems. There is a great need for literature providing guidance on spider identification. This volume provides a comprehensive illustrated guide to the spider fauna of rice in South and Southeast Asia. It is designed to be used by both specialists and novices.The majority of the species covered were collected from a diversity of habitats in the Philippines. The bulk of the book consists of keys to the identification of families, genera, and species of Philippine spiders, illustrated by more than 1,000 line drawings, and 92 color photographs. A total of 341 species belonging to 134 genera within 26 families are recognized. Of these, 257 species and 8 genera are new to science. Also provided are distribution maps for individual species and a classification scheme for Philippine riceland spiders.

Book Spider Families of the World

Download or read book Spider Families of the World written by Rudy Jocqué and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a concise overview and descriptions of the 107 spider families that are presently recognized. It contains identification keys to the families and to the different kinds of spider webs, and shortcuts to remarkable types of spiders.

Book Minnesota s Endangered Flora and Fauna

Download or read book Minnesota s Endangered Flora and Fauna written by Barbara Coffin and published by U of Minnesota Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information on status, habitat, identification, and conservation recommendations for endangered species of plants, animals, and insects

Book Spiders and Their Kin

    Book Details:
  • Author : Herbert W. Levi
  • Publisher : Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press
  • Release : 2014-02-01
  • ISBN : 1466862459
  • Pages : 163 pages

Download or read book Spiders and Their Kin written by Herbert W. Levi and published by Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2014-02-01 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook is best viewed on a color device. Enjoy and Learn! Expert Knowledge! Easy-to-Read! This introduction to the diverse yet little known world of spiders is packed with concise, accurate information. With full-color pictures and readable text, this guide identifies representative species and describes: Their characteristics and habits Growth, courtship and enemies Where they are found Includes information on poisonous species and how to collect, preserve, and raise spiders.

Book Nature and History in Modern Italy

Download or read book Nature and History in Modern Italy written by Marco Armiero and published by Ohio University Press. This book was released on 2010-08-31 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Marco Armiero is Senior Researcher at the Italian National Research Council and Marie Curie Fellow at the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technologies, Universitat Aut(noma de Barcelona. He has published extensively on-Italian environmental history and edited Views from the South: Environmental Stories from the Mediterranean World. --

Book Spiders

    Book Details:
  • Author : Thomas Workman
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1896
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 436 pages

Download or read book Spiders written by Thomas Workman and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Observations of Night

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  • Author : Richard McDowell, 2nd
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2013-03
  • ISBN : 9781735012124
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book Observations of Night written by Richard McDowell, 2nd and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late evenings during the spring of 2013, I found myself sitting at a small café - an outsider desperately clinging to the real world. If I could just get a coffee, perhaps some normalcy, then maybe I could make it through another night. And it was from behind the dumpster that she appeared. Was she an angel, my salvation or just an illusion I would momentarily cling to?

Book The Manchester Museum

    Book Details:
  • Author : Manchester Museum (University of Manchester)
  • Publisher : Third Millennium Information
  • Release : 2012-06
  • ISBN : 9781906507817
  • Pages : 156 pages

Download or read book The Manchester Museum written by Manchester Museum (University of Manchester) and published by Third Millennium Information. This book was released on 2012-06 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Manchester Museum is the first accessible guide to the collections and activities of the UK's largest university museum and one of the most significant museums in the country. There are approximately 4.5 million objects in the Museum and most are kept in storage, inaccessible to the public. The illustrated guide highlights the growth of each collection area and focuses on the detail of featured items. Initially consisting of the donations of the large collections of Victorian and Edwardian amateurs, they subsequently developed through a combination of continued donations and fieldwork research around the world by academics and curators.This publication traces the history of the Museum, from its beginnings as the collection of the Manchester Society for the Promotion of Natural History, through its transfer to John Owens College, to its current position as a major asset of the University of Manchester. The Manchester Museum frames the discussion of the collections with the Museum's award-winning work with schools and colleges, its wider work to engage its many communities and its use of digital communication to enhance the visitor's interaction with the collections.

Book The Fauna of Sri Lanka

    Book Details:
  • Author : Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya
  • Publisher : IUCN
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9558177512
  • Pages : 321 pages

Download or read book The Fauna of Sri Lanka written by Channa N. B. Bambaradeniya and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2006 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Alien Terrestrial Arthropods of Europe

Download or read book Alien Terrestrial Arthropods of Europe written by Alain Roques and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Orb weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska

Download or read book The Orb weaving Spiders of Canada and Alaska written by Charles D. Dondale and published by NRC Research Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orb-weaving spiders spin the wheel-shaped webs often seen on dewy mornings in meadows and hedges, or on the walls and the eaves of buildings. This manual provides descriptions, illustrations, and taxonomic keys for the identification of the 94 species of these spiders represented in Canada and neighbouring regions.