New World Tarantulas - Taxonomy, Biogeography and Evolutionary Biology of Theraphosidae

The Theraphosidae are the most famous and diverse mygalomorph spiders, and include some of the largest arachnids on earth. This book reviews all major aspects of New World Theraphosid tarantulas and provides in-depth information on their evolution, taxonomy, behavior, physiology, ecology, reproduction, conservation and biogeography.