Biology of spiders
By: Rainer F. Foelix
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 419
ISBN-13: 9780199734825
Subjects: Spiders
Work titles: Biologie der Spinnen
Description: 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 a.
Notes: Translation of: Biologie der Spinnen. [2010].

Includes bibliographical references (p. 345-410) and index.
Table of contents: title: An introduction to spiders; title: Functional anatomy; title: Metabolism; title: Neurobiology; title: Spider webs; title: Locomotion and prey capture; title: Reproduction; title: Development; title: Ecology; title: Phylogeny and systematics.