Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates

David E. Bowles, James Swaby, Harold Harlan

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CSIRO Publishing
01 November 2018

Personal & public health; Zoology: Invertebrates

Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures.

Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment.

This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.

By: David E. Bowles, James Swaby, Harold Harlan
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 460g
ISBN: 9781486308842
ISBN 10: 1486308848
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Doctors David Bowles, James Swaby and Harold Harlan are retired United States military medical entomologists. They have more than 90 years' collective experience working with and publishing on venomous and medically important invertebrates from around the world.