2005, ~375 pages, 1400+ b/w illustrations. Beautifully illustrated guide to the spider genera of North America, north of Mexico. Provides illustrated keys to more than 550 genera in 68 spider families. Detailed instructions assist both professionals and amateur naturalists in studying and identifying spiders in the field or lab. Includes introduction to spider morphology, natural history, collecting techniques, and spider preservation methods. Also furnishes overview of current status and recent developments in spider phylogeny, etymological dictionary explaining derivation of spider genus and family names, and illustrated glossary. Spiralbound; 8-1/2 x 11".
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