Scorpions of South Africa
Seiten
2019
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2nd Revised edition
Struik Nature
978-1-77584-652-9 (ISBN)
Struik Nature
978-1-77584-652-9 (ISBN)
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 12 additional species, new images and distribution maps, and a chapter on how to go about identifying scorpions.
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.
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.
Author, professional speaker and conservationist, Jonathan Leeming is an authority on spiderbite and scorpion venom. He has spoken in 11 countries and authored nine books on a range of topics including scorpion-, spider- and snakebites, antivenom and conservation. He speaks at conferences and conducts seminars and courses for both the general public and corporate clients.
Zusatzinfo | 120 photographs + illustrations |
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Sprache | englisch |
Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie |
Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie | |
ISBN-10 | 1-77584-652-0 / 1775846520 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-77584-652-9 / 9781775846529 |
Zustand | Neuware |
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