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Black widow spiders
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Britton, Tamara L, Author.
- Series:
- Spiders Set 1 Series
- Spiders. Set I Black widow spiders
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Black widow spider--Juvenile literature.
- Black widow spider.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (26 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- [Place of publication not identified] ABDO Pub 2011
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- This book provides a detailed exploration of black widow spiders, a group of arachnids belonging to the family Theridiidae. It delves into their anatomy, including distinctive physical characteristics such as their shiny black bodies, red hourglass markings, and silk-spinning abilities. The book discusses the habitats of black widows, their sensory adaptations, defensive behaviors, and venom, which is used both for self-protection and capturing prey. Additionally, it explains the lifecycle, diet, and unique mating behaviors of black widows, including common misconceptions. The work is aimed at educating young readers and arachnid enthusiasts about the biology and ecological role of these spiders, supported by vivid descriptions and visual aids. Generated by AI.
- Contents:
- Cover.
- Notes:
- Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 9781617873416
- 1617873411
- 9781617587696
- 1617587699
- OCLC:
- 1451798808
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