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Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Tracey Hawthorne
Download or read book First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-06-04 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the arachnids of the region. Through full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique habits.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Tracey Hawthorne
Download or read book First Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by . This book was released on with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders and Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Tracey Hawthorne
Download or read book Sasol First Field Guide to Spiders and Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sasol Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Tracey Hawthorne
Download or read book Sasol Spiders & Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Tracey Hawthorne and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of natural history field guides has been developed in the hope that young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history will take up the challenge to learn the secrets of Southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Insects of South Africa by : Mike Picker
Download or read book Field Guide to Insects of South Africa written by Mike Picker and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-06-01 with total page 2002 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This trusted best-seller has been comprehensively updated and expanded to feature accounts of over 1,500 species and insect groups. Included are the most common, most economically and ecologically important, interesting and attractive insects in the region. It features: vivid photographs, easy-to-read text, detailed accounts covering identification, biology, distribution and related species, a helpful introduction detailing the significance, life history, collection and photography of insects, and quick reference guides on the inside covers to facilitate identification. Entomologists both amateur and professional, students, gardeners, farmers, tourists and anyone with an interest in the natural world will appreciate this illuminating and invaluable guide.
Author :Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Publisher :Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN 13 :0799369101 Total Pages :433 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (993 download)
Book Synopsis Field Guide to South African Spiders by : Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
Download or read book Field Guide to South African Spiders written by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2014-02-20 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first-ever field guide to provide information on a vast spectrum of spider species based on their morphology, behaviour and distribution. It’s the first book to introduce all 70 South African spider families including 370 major genera and more than 860 of the more common species. It includes illustrations of all of the families, genera and species as well as more than 2 000 colour photographs and 843 maps. - A thorough summary of morphology, biology and habitat requirements is provided - Species with medical importance are discussed - The morphological characters of all known spider families from South Africa are provided and illustrated with notes on their behavior as well as further reading material - Short morphological data with notes on behaviour and distribution of 370 major genera and 860 species is provided This field guide’s purpose is to enable observers to identify spiders in the field. One of the difficulties facing a spider-watcher is that a large number of spider species are small and extremely well camouflaged and are therefore not easily seen. For some genera you will need a magnifying glass or microscope to be able to identify the specimen to generic or species level. Many species can only be identified by a specialist who has access to a good microscope and the relevant literature. Most of the spiders were photographed alive in their natural settings and only some rare and smaller species were photographed using a camera mounted on a microscope. The illustrations and descriptions make it easy for an inexperienced spider-watcher to identify many of the common species encountered in and around the house. The spiders were divided according to the free-living species and those that build intricate webs to catch their prey. The free-living spiders were further divided according to those found on the vegetation and those living on the ground. Spiders are an abundant, diverse and highly successful group of animals. They are commonly found on farms, in gardens and also in houses. They are important predators in all terrestrial ecosystems and are regarded as the “best friends” of gardeners and farmers in sustainable agriculture because they have the important task of regulating the numbers of potentially harmful insects and mites. However, they are feared and maligned because of the venom they produce. We hope this field guide will help save the lives of a few spiders. It will be valuable for the man on the street, researchers, conservation agencies, students, gardeners, farmers, as well as spider-watchers and photographers.
Book Synopsis Filmer's Spiders by : Martin R Filmer
Download or read book Filmer's Spiders written by Martin R Filmer and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2011-11-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully revised and updated, Filmer’s Spiders: an Identification Guide to Southern Africa features all 63 families of spider that occur in this region. A fresh layout, full-colour photographs throughout – many of them new – and diagrams of diagnostic features make this a quick and easy guide for use in the field. The spiders are grouped into web-living, ground-living and plant-Iiving species to aid identification. Each family is described in terms of the spiders’ lifestyle, habitat, size, behaviour and venom potential, and the best collecting methods are given in each case. For those species whose venom is potentially harmful to man, the effects and recommended treatment of bites are discussed. This handy format book will appeal to anybody wishing to gain insight into the daily lives of spiders.
Author :Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman Publisher :Penguin Random House South Africa ISBN 13 :1775847985 Total Pages :1750 pages Book Rating :4.7/5 (758 download)
Book Synopsis Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa by : Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman
Download or read book Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa written by Ansie Dippenaar-Schoeman and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-08-02 with total page 1750 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thoroughly revised and updated, this long-awaited new edition of Field Guide to the Spiders of South Africa remains the most comprehensive guide to South African spiders published to date. It features over 780 of the more common spider species encountered in the field and in homes and gardens, as well as representative species from some of the rarer spider families. ‘Quick Keys’ to the 72 South African spider families provide a useful starting point to identification. Succinct genus and species accounts cover identifying characteristics, breeding, behaviour, distribution and conservation status. Colour photographs and/or illustrations as well as distribution maps support each entry. Introductory chapter discusses spider morphology, spider life cycle, the functions of silk, as well as spider collection techniques. Section on venom identifies species that pose a danger to humans, unpacks neurotoxic and cytotoxic venom, and details the symptoms and treatment of spider bites. Sales points: An invaluable aid to spider identification. Comprehensively updated and expanded. Written by a leading authority in the field. Incorporates the most recent taxonomic changes.
Book Synopsis Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa by : Ian Engelbrecht
Download or read book Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa written by Ian Engelbrecht and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2023-05-22 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the world’s most fascinating living fossils, scorpions have been around for some 420 million years. South Africa is home to an astonishing variety, with 108 species in three families occurring in most of the region’s biomes, from desert and grassland to fynbos, savanna and forest. Scorpions are even found in urban gardens. Field Guide to Scorpions of South Africa is the first comprehensive guide to describe and illustrate all known species in the country. The clear, detailed species accounts cover appearance, habitat and behaviour, and discuss the variation within species according to region. Up-to-date distribution maps are included for all species and exceptional photographs, carefully worked to show astounding detail and vivid colours, bring to life the intricate patterning and colours of different species. Both males and females are presented, as well as a variety of colour forms, facilitating accurate identification in the field. The introduction discusses scorpion classification, anatomy, biology, behaviour and habitat, as well as venomosity and the treatment of stings. Tips on how and where to find scorpions and how to contribute to their conservation as a citizen scientist are also included. Sales points: The first comprehensive field guide to this group of arachnids. Detailed profiles of families, genera and species. Covers venomosity and the treatment of stings. Extraordinary photography, including colour forms within species.
Book Synopsis Scorpions of Southern Africa by : Jonathan Leeming
Download or read book Scorpions of Southern Africa written by Jonathan Leeming and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-01-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scorpions of Southern Africa, the go-to guide for identifying southern Africa’s rich scorpion fauna, has now been freshly designed, updated and expanded. It includes 12additional species, new images and distribution maps, and a chapter on how to go about identifying scorpions. An invaluable guide for the amateur naturalist and professional alike, this accessible book describes: scorpion anatomy and behavior; the strategies that enable scorpions to survive harsh conditions; their use of venom and other aspects of their successful existence over millions of years. A fascinating introduction to the biology and behaviour of scorpions; a photograph and distribution map for each species; concise information to enable identification; debunks myths and legends about these little-known and misunderstood creatures.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa by : Louis Liebenberg
Download or read book First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa written by Louis Liebenberg and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This First Field Guide to Animal Tracks of Southern Africa will help those with an interest in interpreting animal tracks to identify the animals that have passed through an area. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will enable the beginner and the budding naturalist to decipher the more common tracks encountered in southern Africa, learn about the unique features of each spoor and discover more about the animals that leave the spoor.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa by : Elsa Pooley
Download or read book First Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa written by Elsa Pooley and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-05-12 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These natural history guides have been developed to encourage young people and anyone with a budding interest in natural history to learn about the wonders of southern Africa's fascinating fauna and flora. They are an invaluable resource for the beginner, providing information at a glance: each of the species presented is described in easy-to-read text, with a photograph and distribution map. A short introduction gives context to the topic. Also available in Afrikaans as Bome van suider-Afrika.
Book Synopsis A Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Texas by : J. A. Jackman
Download or read book A Field Guide to Spiders & Scorpions of Texas written by J. A. Jackman and published by Butterworth-Heinemann. This book was released on 1997 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spiders & Scorpions are classified into more than 45 families in this guide with close up examination of more than 125 species.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa by : Sean Fraser
Download or read book First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa written by Sean Fraser and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Wildlife of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the richly diverse wild life of the region – the more commonly seen spiders, scorpions, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. With the help of full-colour photographs and distribution maps, and easy-to-read text, the young adult and budding naturalist will be able to identify the more common animal species found in southern Africa, discover where they live, and learn about their unique feeding and breeding habits.
Book Synopsis First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa by : Alan Weaving
Download or read book First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa written by Alan Weaving and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2015-01-09 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sasol First Field Guide to Insects of Southern Africa provides fascinating insight into the insects of the region. Full-colour photographs and easy-to-read text will help the beginner and budding naturalist to explore the more common insect groups that occur in southern Africa, discover where they are found, and learn about their behaviour and unusual features.
Book Synopsis The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region by : J. D. Skinner
Download or read book The Mammals of the Southern African Sub-region written by J. D. Skinner and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2006-03-20 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive volume covers all mammals that occur naturally on the African mainland south of the Cunene and Zambezi rivers, and also in the subregion's coastal waters. Extensively revised and updated for the new edition, it now includes the latest data from from mammal research in southern Africa along with the radical taxonomic changes across all levels of mammalian classification. Containing contributions from specialists on each mammalian order, each species description has been reviewed by a range of independent and internationally recognised authorities. Along with the latest taxonomic information, the distribution maps and illustrations have been updated and redrawn, several new colour plates have been added, and the whole design has been enhanced to aid access to key information. This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey of southern-African mammals and forms an essential reference for zoologists, evolutionary biologists and anyone wanting an overview of the region's wildlife.
Book Synopsis Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa by : Rod Saunders
Download or read book Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa written by Rod Saunders and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The genus Gladiolus has fascinated plant collectors, taxonomists and the general public for centuries. Known for their spectacular flowers, these highly adapted and specialised plants occur throughout Africa, Madagascar, Europe and the Middle East. South Africa is home to more than half of the world’s Gladiolus species and the Western Cape is the heart of species diversity. Saunders’ Field Guide to Gladioli of South Africa is the first of its kind to offer a complete photographic record of the 166 species that occur in the region. Posthumously completed, this book is the culmination of the Saunders’ long search to find and photograph every known species of Gladiolus in South Africa. It includes: An introduction comprising a brief history of gladioli, information about the morphology and taxonomy of the genus, and guidelines for use in the field. Detailed descriptions of the main floral parts of each species, along with information about ecology, pollinators, similar species and conservation status; field notes were written by Rachel Saunders. Over 1,000 exquisite photographs taken in situ detailing morphology and habitat. Up-to-date distribution maps indicating where species have been recorded. A glossary of terms with illustrations unpacking difficult terminology. A coveted record of the life’s work of a couple who contributed to botany and horticulture in South Africa; it will be treasured by anyone with an interest in these magnificent flowers. Sales points: Accessible coverage of all known gladioli in South Africa; identification at a glance; full-colour photographs of all species described; expert authors.
