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This book reviews all major aspects of New World Theraphosid tarantulas and provides in-depth information on their evolution, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, ecology, reproduction, conservation and biogeography. As a comprehensive guide to the biology of tarantulas, it will appeal to researchers, students and terrarium hobbyists alike.
This book reviews all major aspects of New World Theraphosid tarantulas and provides in-depth information on their evolution, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, ecology, reproduction, conservation and biogeography. As a comprehensive guide to the biology of tarantulas, it will appeal to researchers, students and terrarium hobbyists alike.
Fernando Pérez-Miles is a Professor, Head of Entomology and former director of the Institute of Biology and Chief of the Department of Animal Biology at the Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay. A member researcher of the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores, Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación, Uruguay, he has published more than 100 papers on the Taxonomy, Functional Morphology, Evolution, Reproductive Biology and Biomechanics of Mygalomorph Spiders, mainly New World Theraphosidae.
The first book on the biology of New World Theraphosid tarantulas with contributions by recognized experts on the topic
Provides in-depth information on the taxonomy, evolution, behavior, physiology, ecology, and biogeography of New World Theraphosidae
Aimed at students, researchers and the general public
Introduction to the Theraphosidae.- A Molecular Approach to the Phylogeny of Theraphosidae and Their Kin.- Ischnocolinae and Schismatothelinae.- Arboreal Tarantulas and Their Allies: Aviculariinae and Psalmopoeinae.- Theraphosinae.- Biogeography of New World Tarantulas.- Tarantulas and Their Habitats.- Predation and Other Interactions.- Enemies and Defences: Urticating Setae of Theraphosidae.- Phsiological Ecology of Tarantulas: Thermoregulation, Metabolism and Performance Traits.- Cuticular Structures of New World Tarantulas: Ultramorphology of Setae and Other Features.- Adhesive Features of the Theraphosid Tarantulas.- Biomechanics of Locomotion in Tarantulas.- Communication and Reproductive Biology of Tarantulas.- Tarantulas in Captivity: Raising and Breeding.- Situation and Conservation of Tarantulas in the Americas.- Tarantulas, Gods and Arachnologists: An Outline of the History of the Study of New World Theraphosid Spiders.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
| Genre: | Biologie |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Reihe: | Zoological Monographs |
| Inhalt: |
xii
540 S. 52 s/w Illustr. 121 farbige Illustr. 540 p. 173 illus. 121 illus. in color. |
| ISBN-13: | 9783030486433 |
| ISBN-10: | 3030486435 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | HC runder Rücken kaschiert |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Redaktion: | Pérez-Miles, Fernando |
| Herausgeber: | Fernando Pérez-Miles |
| Hersteller: |
Springer International Publishing
Zoological Monographs |
| Maße: | 241 x 160 x 34 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Fernando Pérez-Miles |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.12.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 1,087 kg |
Fernando Pérez-Miles is a Professor, Head of Entomology and former director of the Institute of Biology and Chief of the Department of Animal Biology at the Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad de la República, Montevideo, Uruguay. A member researcher of the Sistema Nacional de Investigadores, Agencia Nacional de Investigación e Innovación, Uruguay, he has published more than 100 papers on the Taxonomy, Functional Morphology, Evolution, Reproductive Biology and Biomechanics of Mygalomorph Spiders, mainly New World Theraphosidae.
The first book on the biology of New World Theraphosid tarantulas with contributions by recognized experts on the topic
Provides in-depth information on the taxonomy, evolution, behavior, physiology, ecology, and biogeography of New World Theraphosidae
Aimed at students, researchers and the general public
Introduction to the Theraphosidae.- A Molecular Approach to the Phylogeny of Theraphosidae and Their Kin.- Ischnocolinae and Schismatothelinae.- Arboreal Tarantulas and Their Allies: Aviculariinae and Psalmopoeinae.- Theraphosinae.- Biogeography of New World Tarantulas.- Tarantulas and Their Habitats.- Predation and Other Interactions.- Enemies and Defences: Urticating Setae of Theraphosidae.- Phsiological Ecology of Tarantulas: Thermoregulation, Metabolism and Performance Traits.- Cuticular Structures of New World Tarantulas: Ultramorphology of Setae and Other Features.- Adhesive Features of the Theraphosid Tarantulas.- Biomechanics of Locomotion in Tarantulas.- Communication and Reproductive Biology of Tarantulas.- Tarantulas in Captivity: Raising and Breeding.- Situation and Conservation of Tarantulas in the Americas.- Tarantulas, Gods and Arachnologists: An Outline of the History of the Study of New World Theraphosid Spiders.
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
| Genre: | Biologie |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Buch |
| Reihe: | Zoological Monographs |
| Inhalt: |
xii
540 S. 52 s/w Illustr. 121 farbige Illustr. 540 p. 173 illus. 121 illus. in color. |
| ISBN-13: | 9783030486433 |
| ISBN-10: | 3030486435 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Ausstattung / Beilage: | HC runder Rücken kaschiert |
| Einband: | Gebunden |
| Redaktion: | Pérez-Miles, Fernando |
| Herausgeber: | Fernando Pérez-Miles |
| Hersteller: |
Springer International Publishing
Zoological Monographs |
| Maße: | 241 x 160 x 34 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Fernando Pérez-Miles |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 16.12.2020 |
| Gewicht: | 1,087 kg |
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