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Spiders

The mental capacity of spiders; web architecture; spiders that live under water, even though they need air to breath; spiders that mimic ants; spiders that mimic bird droppings; cannibalism; odd spider mating rituals--these are just some of the topics in this lively book about the modes and habits of common spiders, written by a zoologist. - Summary by Sue Anderson (3 hr 55 min)

Chapters

A Survey of the Field

What is a Spider?

The Circular Snare

Mental Powers of Spiders

Trap-Snares and Balloons

Agelena

Water-Spiders

Crab-Spiders, Mimicry

Wolf-Spiders

Jumping Spiders

Theraphosid Spiders

Stridulation

Spinning Apparatus and Feet

The Enemies of Spiders

Some Concluding Reflextions