This comprehensive treatment of camel-spiders deals exclusively with Arachnida, Solifugae. Beginning with an introduction to Solifugae, this work covers folklore surrounding this group, functional anatomy and physiology, life history, ecology, behaviour, phylogeny, biogeography and taxonomy, as well as field techniques and laboratory rearing methods. Extensive coverage is also devoted to natural history, habitat preference, diet composition, dispersion patterns, mating and hunting behaviour, and burrowing activities, as well as diel/seasonal patterns of activity. The book also discusses the biology of Solifugae in relation to other major groups of arachnids and points out the importance of Solifuges to desert communities.
By:
Fred Punzo
Imprint: Kluwer Academic Publishers
Country of Publication: United States [Currently unable to ship to USA: see Shipping Info]
Edition: 1998 ed.
Dimensions:
Height: 235mm,
Width: 155mm,
Spine: 19mm
Weight: 1.370kg
ISBN: 9780792381556
ISBN 10: 0792381556
Pages: 301
Publication Date: 30 April 1998
Audience:
College/higher education
,
Professional and scholarly
,
Professional & Vocational
,
A / AS level
,
Further / Higher Education
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Preface. 1. An Introduction to the Solifugae. 2. Functional Anatomy and Physiology. 3. Neurobiology. 4. Life History Parameters. 5. Ecology. 6. Behavior. 7. Phylogeny, Biogeography, and Taxonomy. 8. Field Techniques and Laboratory Rearing Methods. References. Index.