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Spiders of New Zealand and their worldwide kin /

Forster, Raymond R., 1922-2000.,

Spiders of New Zealand and their worldwide kin / Ray Forster and Lyn Forster ; with a foreword by Norman I. Platnick. - Dunedin, N.Z. : University of Otago Press in association with Otago Museum, 2005. - vi, 270 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm

Previous edition: 1999. Originally published: 1999 as a pbk.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 258-264) and index.

An investigation of the anatomy, physiology, behaviour, and ecology of most New Zealand spiders, including native and introduced species. Various kinds of spiders are discussed (trapdoor, crab, six-eyed, midget, harmful etc.), and advice given on finding and studying them. Notes on historical arachnologists are included, along with many photographs and drawings.

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Spiders--New Zealand --Identification.
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QL458.4 / .F675 2005

595.44
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