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With around 11 distinctive lineages and over 38,000 species of spiders alone, arachnids are an amazingly diverse group of invertebrates―and with names like the Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, the Tailless Whip Spider, and the Harvestman, they can be both spectacular and captivating. Most books about arachnids focus on spiders, neglecting scorpions, ticks, mites, wind spiders, and other fascinating yet poorly understood groups. This adventurous volume summarizes all existing knowledge about each major type of arachnid, revealing their secrets through detailed species accounts, brilliant photographs, and a compelling cast of eight-legged characters. It examines the anatomy, habitat, behavior and distribution of each lineage, from the garden spider to the death stalker scorpion and even a species of mite that lives inside a monkey's lungs. Drawing on the vast resources at London's Natural History Museum, Arachnids spins a sensational tale, debunking common myths and delving deep into the lives of these bizarre and beautiful creatures.
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    0520261402
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0520261402
  3. Edition
    First Edition
  4. Publisher
    University of California Press
  5. Publication date
    November 1, 2009
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    7.5 x 1.07 x 10 inches
  8. Print length
    320 pages
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“Arachnids spins a sensational tale, debunking common myths and delving deep into the lives of these bizarre and beautiful creatures.” ― The Birdbooker Report Published On: 2011-05-03

“Anyone interested in spiders will relish this comprehensive book about this amazingly diverse group of invertebrates.” ― Bookloons Reviews Published On: 2010-07-14

“A well-done publication that presents the Arachnids in the best light possible.” -- REH ― Wildlife Activist Published On: 2011-06-20

About the Author

Janet Beccaloni is the Curator of Arachnida and Myriapoda at the Natural History Museum in London. She is also the conservation officer of the British Arachnological Society.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of California Press; First Edition (November 1, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0520261402
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0520261402
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.79 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.07 x 10 inches
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O. Long
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful introductory book on Arachnids
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2012
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This is a great book for people wanting to understand arachnids or one of the member classes more. The photography is wonderful and fills chapter after chapter. The book is well written and the author has included the sources in the back so if you need a more scholarly reference you can easily look it up. I like it because it also includes diagrams for the external anatomy of spiders and scorpions, as well as some for the internal anatomy. I purchased two extra books to give as gifts to high school students so they could enjoy it as well. The only things I wish this book had was cladistic diagrams, the author breaks up the arachnids into their orders, and then into some families but there is no phylogenies. I think this is because it was written for a general interest audience, The book also omits ecological roles of arachnids, again probably for the same reason.
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Jennifer Tirrell
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Creepiness!
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2010
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I love spiders and I saw this book advertised in a photography magazine, so I had to pick it up. All I can say is...Wow! The photography is awesome! And, the text is very informative. While one can never have too many spider pics, I was also fascinated by all the other arachnid species out there. And, I even discovered information on book scorpions, tiny scorpion-like arachnids that I'd often found living in books on my shelves that I never knew what they were.

This is a book I turn to again and again for an overview of the arachnid world. While it would not be recommended for use as an identification guide, it is a wonderful book about arachnids. And, it would make the perfect gift for that spider/scorpion/mite/etc lover in your life!
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Jerry Cates
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Introductory Text and General Reference
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012
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Jan Beccaloni is no stranger to the world of arachnids, and her knowledge and understanding of the field make this an outstanding textbook for those interested in learning more about these animals. That her focus is not narrowly confined to a small portion of the globe, but extends worldwide, makes her book all the more valuable.

For those with a good grip on one or several of the arachnid orders, but with a lesser understanding of the rest, her book serves as a good reference to the entire class. The photography is superb, and her descriptions are thorough. I use my copy daily.
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Vera Cristina Silva
5.0 out of 5 stars A very nice and good book about Arachnida
Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2011
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This book is a well writen one about Arachnida, not just spiders but all the others not so well known arachnids. It covers ll the known extant orders and provide a very good and reliable information for them. It has also very good pictures and interesting information about their biology. It could be used for beginners and also as an add in Undergraduate Biology Courses. I am a professor in a Biology Course in Brazil and I am sure it will help me a lot in my next semestre.
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Thetoadhasspoken
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2019
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I didn’t realize this was a textbook but at any rate it’s a pretty good one high quality images and all the information you could want about our 8 legged friends.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Not a technical work
Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
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Wanted to compare anatomy between groups. This is not the book for it. This is not a textbook type book.
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Dawnlizabette
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Book For Beginners
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016
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I purchased this book for my 13 year-old grandson. He has a unique interest in spiders; I have even helped him capture and identify several species....he needs to have this information clearly written and illustrated, this book satisfies all that I wanted for my budding arachnologist
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Happy Gardener
5.0 out of 5 stars I would highly recommend it, unless you are simply looking for a ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2015
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I started learning from the moment I turned the pages of this fascinating scientific text book on Arachnids. It covers some unique and unusual species and is written by an expert in her field. I would highly recommend it, unless you are simply looking for a small field guide.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in Canada on February 6, 2018
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Such a great book. Recommended for sure
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Astri Leroy
5.0 out of 5 stars Arachnids
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 15, 2012
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The first easy to read and comprehensive "popular" book with chapters on ALL the arachnid orders that I have found. I use facts from this book as teaching aids.
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Mrs. J. Disley
5.0 out of 5 stars ... quite what I was looking for but is an excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 4, 2014
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Isn't quite what I was looking for but is an excellent book
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Darren
5.0 out of 5 stars As expected
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2015
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As expected
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