The Lives of Spiders

A Natural History of the World's Spiders

Dr. Ximena Nelson (Post-Doctoral Fellow)

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Princeton University Pres
01 May 2024

Mathematics & Sciences; Insects (entomology); Wildlife: butterflies, other insects & spiders

Series: The Lives of the Natural World

A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world.

Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A marvel of evolution with species numbering in the tens of thousands, they have been walking the earth since before the dinosaurs. Spiders manipulate the silk strands of their webs to act as a sensory field, which vibrates across wide frequencies that they can read in detail, while young spiders spin silk lines that interact with the electrical fields in the atmosphere, enabling them to balloon across huge distances. Some spiders even gather in groups to impersonate ants in astonishing displays of collective mimicry. The Lives of Spiders explores these and other wonders, blending stunning imagery, lively writing, and the latest science to explore the natural history of the world's diverse arachnid life.

By: Dr. Ximena Nelson (Post-Doctoral Fellow)
Imprint: Princeton University Pres
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 191mm,
ISBN: 9780691255026
ISBN 10: 0691255024
Series: The Lives of the Natural World
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 May 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ximena Nelson is Professor of Animal Behavior at the University of Canterbury, New Zealand. Her work has been published in a range of scientific journals, including Biological Reviews, Animal Behaviour, Journal of Experimental Biology, and Animal Cognition.

Reviews for The Lives of Spiders: A Natural History of the World's Spiders

""A splendid work from every angle. When you have finished this book you will really have a full understanding of arachnids and their world, and you will marvel at the jaw-dropping diversity of species.""---David Gascoigne, Travels with Birds ""This book will be of interest to readers fascinated by the unseen world of arthropods around us.""---D. A. Brass, Choice ""Yet another large tome that can be dipped in whenever the fancy takes you, not just Halloween. Each visit will inform and astound you!""---Bo Beolens, FatBirder ""Nicely illustrated. . . . [and] introduces a wealth of information about spiders."" * Choice * ""Love spiders and you will love this book."" * BugLife *