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Eight-Legged Wonders
The Surprising Lives of Spiders
Buch von James O'Hanlon
Sprache: Englisch

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"An encounter with a spider will never be the same again ... This warm-hearted book offers fascinating science and captivating storytelling to persuade readers to fall in love with -- or at least tolerate -- these eight-legged wonders. Eight-Legged Wonders unveils the remarkable lives of one of the most misunderstood and maligned creatures on the planet: the spider. With over 50,000 species, spiders play vital roles in our ecosystems and the vast majority are harmless to humans. With this in mind, shouldn't we at least try to set aside our creepy-crawly associations, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for these truly wonderful beings? Eight-Legged Wonders helps us do just that. In this affectionate and surprisingly giddy ode to spiders, James O'Hanlon, a scientist and spider expert, introduces spiders that we may never have noticed before, including spiders that cosplay as ants, balloon through the air, and scuba-dive. He describes the peacock spider's colorful dances and the Portia jumping spider's cunning hunting techniques. He dispels bite concerns, highlights groundbreaking research using spiders for human benefit, and aims to shift perceptions, ultimately revealing spiders as truly remarkable beings worthy of our admiration."--
"An encounter with a spider will never be the same again ... This warm-hearted book offers fascinating science and captivating storytelling to persuade readers to fall in love with -- or at least tolerate -- these eight-legged wonders. Eight-Legged Wonders unveils the remarkable lives of one of the most misunderstood and maligned creatures on the planet: the spider. With over 50,000 species, spiders play vital roles in our ecosystems and the vast majority are harmless to humans. With this in mind, shouldn't we at least try to set aside our creepy-crawly associations, and cultivate a deeper appreciation for these truly wonderful beings? Eight-Legged Wonders helps us do just that. In this affectionate and surprisingly giddy ode to spiders, James O'Hanlon, a scientist and spider expert, introduces spiders that we may never have noticed before, including spiders that cosplay as ants, balloon through the air, and scuba-dive. He describes the peacock spider's colorful dances and the Portia jumping spider's cunning hunting techniques. He dispels bite concerns, highlights groundbreaking research using spiders for human benefit, and aims to shift perceptions, ultimately revealing spiders as truly remarkable beings worthy of our admiration."--
Über den Autor
James O’Hanlon has traveled around Australia and the globe uncovering the secret lives of insects and spiders. He has published more than 30 academic papers and his popular science writing has appeared in ABC News, Australian Geographic, The Conversation, and Biosphere Magazine. He is an award-winning science communicator and was the 2021 recipient of the Varuna–New England Writers’ Centre fellowship.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Prologue

1. Why Don’t We Like Spiders?
2. Jumping Spiders: The Gateway to a Spider Addiction
3. Spiders in Disguise
4. The Hunter’s Arsenal
5. Myths and Misconceptions
6. Eight-Legged Bioengineers: The Science of Silk
7. Birth, Sex, Then Death
8. Masters of the Earth
9. Spiders in Space
10. Phobias and Fables
11. Hope for Human–Spider Relationships

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Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781778401541
ISBN-10: 1778401546
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: O'Hanlon, James
Hersteller: Greystone Books
Maße: 218 x 145 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: James O'Hanlon
Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2024
Gewicht: 0,408 kg
Artikel-ID: 128234822
Über den Autor
James O’Hanlon has traveled around Australia and the globe uncovering the secret lives of insects and spiders. He has published more than 30 academic papers and his popular science writing has appeared in ABC News, Australian Geographic, The Conversation, and Biosphere Magazine. He is an award-winning science communicator and was the 2021 recipient of the Varuna–New England Writers’ Centre fellowship.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Prologue

1. Why Don’t We Like Spiders?
2. Jumping Spiders: The Gateway to a Spider Addiction
3. Spiders in Disguise
4. The Hunter’s Arsenal
5. Myths and Misconceptions
6. Eight-Legged Bioengineers: The Science of Silk
7. Birth, Sex, Then Death
8. Masters of the Earth
9. Spiders in Space
10. Phobias and Fables
11. Hope for Human–Spider Relationships

Thank You
References
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2024
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Tiere/Jagen/Angeln
Medium: Buch
ISBN-13: 9781778401541
ISBN-10: 1778401546
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: O'Hanlon, James
Hersteller: Greystone Books
Maße: 218 x 145 x 23 mm
Von/Mit: James O'Hanlon
Erscheinungsdatum: 24.09.2024
Gewicht: 0,408 kg
Artikel-ID: 128234822
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