Biology of Spiders 3rd Edition
by Rainer F. Foelix
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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. 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 show more misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs a show lessTags
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Rainer F. Foelix studied Biology in both Germany and Switzerland and is a recognized authority on spiders. His spider research started in 1968 in Peter Witt's lab in Raleigh, North Carolina, and focused on the sensory organs of orb web spiders. His studies were later expanded to the neurobiology of other arachnid orders (ticks, scorpions, whip show more spiders) and to insects and selected vertebrates. show less
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- Canonical title
- Biology of Spiders 3rd Edition
- Original title
- Biologie der Spinnen
- Original publication date
- 1979
- Original language
- German
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- Languages
- English, German, Spanish
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- Paper, Ebook
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