Spiders of North America / Sarah Rose.
| Author/creator | Rose, Sarah author. |
| Other author | Eaton, Eric R. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2022] |
| Description | 1 online resource (xii, 611 pages) : color illustrations. |
| Supplemental Content | EBSCOhost |
| Subjects |
| Series | Princeton Field Guides ; v. 154 Princeton field guides. ^A560467 |
| Contents | 1. The Wonderful World of Spidering -- 2. The Sensing Web Weaver Guild -- 3. The Sheet Web Weaver Guild -- 4. The Orb Web Weaver Guild -- 5. The Space Web Weaver Guild -- 6. The Ambush Hunter Guild -- 7. The Ground Active Hunter Guild -- 8. The Other Active Hunter Guild -- 9. The Spider Hunter Guild -- Glossary |
| Abstract | An accessible field guide to more than 500 of the most commonly found spider species in North America. Of the more than 49,000 species of spider worldwide, some 4,000 are in North America. Spiders of North America explores more than 500 of the most common and interesting spiders found in this region of the world. This richly illustrated guide begins with an overview of spiders--what they are exactly, how they can be found, how they develop, and why they are important. The book features information on all the major spider guilds: sensing web weavers, sheet web weavers, orb web weavers, space web weavers, ambush hunters, ground active hunters, other active hunters, and spider hunters. Chapters contain accessible descriptions for identifying members of each spider family, including helpful tips for distinguishing members of similar families, and details at the genus and species levels. Stunning color photographs and informative distribution maps accompany the text.Useful descriptions for identification of each spider family. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on July 06, 2022). |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Rose, Sarah Spiders of North America Princeton : Princeton University Press,c2022 9780691175614 |
| Genre/form | Field guides. |
| ISBN | 0691237069 electronic book |
| ISBN | 9780691237060 electronic book |
| Stock number | 22573/ctv234tjmh JSTOR |
| Stock number | 431E629C-F974-41E1-8987-37B8B663DCAE OverDrive, Inc. http://www.overdrive.com |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |