What are arachnids? How do spiders differ from harvestmen,
pseudoscorpions, mites and ticks? What makes the arachnid species
that are unique to Aotearoa so special? How are webs made? How do
they hunt prey, eat and defend themselves? Where do they live?
Which are venomous? Which can you find in your house? What makes
some arachnids the stuff of nightmares? In this fun-filled,
fact-rich, and highly illustrated book, award-winning science
writer Simon Pollard and Te Papa spider expert Phil Sirvid share
the magic, secrets, mysteries and marvels of Aotearoa New Zealand's
abundance of eight-legged beasties, from microscopic mites to
spiders as large as your hand. They also profile some of the men
and women who have helped build our knowledge in this area.
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