The Structure and Habits of Spiders

Name: The Structure and Habits of Spiders
Author: J. H. Emerton

By J. H. Emerton

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This book offers a clear, compact account of spider anatomy, classification, and the external and internal structures—legs, palpi, mandibles, spinnerets, eyes, breathing and reproductive organs—then describes feeding behavior and the effects of venom, and examines spinning and web-building habits including various web forms, nests, trap-door burrows, and ballooning. It also treats growth and sexual differences, palpal and epigynal reproductive organs, egg-laying, cocoons and care of young, moulting, parasites, and habitat and distribution, illustrated throughout with detailed figures and observational summaries.

About the Author

J. H. Emerton

J. H. Emerton was an American arachnologist known for his contributions to the study of spiders. His notable works include "The Common Spiders of the United States" and "The Structure and Habits of Spiders," which provide detailed insights into spider species and their behaviors. Emerton's research has been influential in the field of entomology, particularly in understanding the diversity and ecological roles of spiders in North America. His meticulous observations and classifications have helped to enhance the scientific community's knowledge of these often-overlooked creatures.