 Spiders of Southern Africa
John & Astri Leroy
ISBN: 1868729443
Imprint: STRUIK
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Formerly Spiderwatch in Southern Africa , this new edition, revised and updated, is now being relaunched as Spiders of Southern Africa
This book provides sharp insight into the complex, often mysterious and always fascinating world of spiders. The reader is introduced to the subject by informative features on the origins of arachnids, on their bewildering variety, their classification into families and genera and on their invertebrate relatives. The five chapters that follow cover the physical and behavioural characteristics of spiders, the main groups (hunters, trappers, ambushers, weavers and so on) and dangerous species. A chapter on finding and studying spiders is followed by species accounts, entitled ‘What Spider is That?' Spiders of Southern Africa is lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs; the body text is supplemented by special-interest panels; and the design is bright and busy, with plenty to draw the eye on each spread.
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 The Spider Guide of Southern Africa
A S Dippenaar-Schoeman
ISBN: 1-86849-249-4
Published by: ARC-Plant Protection Research Institute
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Description
This is the first CD-ROM on all the 67 spider families of Southern Africa. Scattered information from scientific papers and handbooks are grouped together to provide an informative full colour guide, including 841 colour images, on the spiders of Southern Africa.
The following is provided:
- General information on spider morphology; life styles; biology; their role in nature, where to find them as well as medically important species
- For each family and subfamily the following is provided: common names; genera and number of species; descriptive characters; webs and retreats; habitats; general behaviour; distribution patterns; prey and medical importance
- A-Z search
- Glossary
- Photo gallery
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The Agricultural Research Council of Southern Africa
 SASOL First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa
Tracey Hawthorne
ISBN: 1868721248
Published by: STRUIK
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Description
The exciting series for budding naturalists was developed especially to teach young people some of the secrets of the wild creatures around us. These books will make ideal presents for all those nephews and nieces. Handy pocket size; Superb photographs; Easy-to-use. Ook in Afrikaans beskikbaar as Spinnekoppe en skerpioene van Suider-Afrika.
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 Southern African Spiders: An Identification Guide
Martin R. Filmer
ISBN: 1868251888
Published by: STRUIK
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Description
A wonderful reference book with illustrations, photographs and maps throughout, making it a marvellous study on spiders.
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 Scorpions of Southern Africa
Jonathan Leeming
ISBN: 1868728048
Published by: STRUIK
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Description
Although southern Africa is one of the best places on earth to see and study scorpions, little information is generally available on these misunderstood and often persecuted creatures.
This book dispels myths that portray scorpions as deadly venomous animals to be killed on sight, and offers an intriguing insight into the amazing adaptations that have enabled scorpions to survive over millions of years.
Layman's terms are used in the book, as far as possible, and a glossary of more complicated terminology is provided. Distribution maps and photographs are given for over 50 southern African species as well as practical information about where to look for scorpions and how best to handle these often feared creatures.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Author and Publishers of Scorpions of Southern Africa wish to alert readers to an oversight on the imprint page of the book. The distribution map for each species was based on research done and compiled by Dr Lorenzo Prendini, who kindly permitted the use of his distribution maps as a reference for those appearing in this book. We acknowledge the error and extend sincere apologies to Dr Prendini for this oversight.
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