Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae: With Some Remarks On Mr. Wallace's Theory Of Sexual Ornamentation (1890)

By George W. Peckham and Elizabeth Gifford Peckham

Book Overview

""Additional Observations On Sexual Selection In Spiders Of The Family Attidae: With Some Remarks On Mr. Wallace�������s Theory Of Sexual Ornamentation"" is a scientific book written by George Williams Peckham in 1890. The book presents Peckham's findings on the sexual selection of spiders in the Attidae family, and also includes his thoughts on the theory of sexual ornamentation proposed by fellow scientist Alfred Russel Wallace. Peckham's observations are based on his extensive research on the mating behavior and physical characteristics of spiders in the Attidae family, and he provides detailed descriptions and analysis of their courtship rituals and physical features. The book is aimed at a scientific audience and provides valuable insights into the complex world of spider behavior and evolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120137853
• ISBN13: 9781120137852
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"