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Book Synopsis Vascular Flora of Shades State Park and Pine Hills Natural Area, Indiana. Bulletin of the AMNH ; V. 123, Article 7 by :
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Author : Rainer Foelix
Release : 2011-05-05
Genre : Nature
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Book Synopsis Biology of Spiders by : Rainer Foelix
Download or read book Biology of Spiders written by Rainer Foelix. This book was released on 2011-05-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.
Author : Richard A. Lockshin
Release : 2007-11-05
Genre : Medical
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Book Synopsis The Joy of Science by : Richard A. Lockshin
Download or read book The Joy of Science written by Richard A. Lockshin. This book was released on 2007-11-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reveals that scientific logic is an extension of common, everyday logic and that it can and should be understood by everyone. Written by a practicing and successful scientist, it explores why questions arise in science and looks at how questions are tackled, what constitutes a valid answer, and why. The author does not bog the reader down in technical details or lists of facts to memorize. He uses accessible examples, illustrations, and descriptions to address complex issues. The book should prove enlightening to anyone who has been perplexed by the meaning, relevance, and moral or political implications of science.
Author : Irwin M. Brodo
Release : 2016-01-01
Genre : Nature
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Book Rating : 737/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Keys to Lichens of North America by : Irwin M. Brodo
Download or read book Keys to Lichens of North America written by Irwin M. Brodo. This book was released on 2016-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the acclaimed reference Lichens of North America, this resource for the classroom, field, and laboratory presents updated and expanded keys for the identification of over 2,000 species of lichens indigenous to the continent, twice the number covered by previous keys. The book includes a glossary illustrated with photographs by Sylvia Duran Sharnoff and Stephen Sharnoff and drawings by Susan Laurie-Bourque, all from the original book. The revised keys are an indispensable identification tool for botanists, students, scientists, and enthusiasts alike.--COVER.
Author : Larry J. Littlefield
Release : 2015-05-01
Genre : Nature
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Book Synopsis Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico by : Larry J. Littlefield
Download or read book Wildflowers of the Northern and Central Mountains of New Mexico written by Larry J. Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-05-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique reference work describes over 350 wildflowers and flowering shrubs that grow in New Mexico’s Sangre de Cristo, Jemez, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains, as well as neighboring ranges, including the Manzanita, San Pedro, Ortiz, and other lower-elevation mountains in central portions of the state. With more than a thousand color photographs accompanied by visual descriptions, the easy-to-use guide organizes plants first by flower color, then alphabetically by family common name, then by scientific name. The authors also include information on traditional uses of the plants by indigenous peoples and an extensive glossary and bibliography. A brief geological history and description of the ranges examines the different life zones and ecosystems and how these relate to elevation and microclimates. Wildflower enthusiasts and hikers will welcome this useful book.
