Guide to venomous and medically important invertebrates / David E. Bowles, James A. Swaby and Harold J. Harlan.
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TextPublisher: Clayton South, VIC : CSIRO Publishing, [2018]Copyright date: ©2018Description: xi, 228 pages : colour illustrations, maps ; 22 cmContent type: text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 9781486308842Subject(s): Poisonous invertebrates | Invertebrates -- Health aspectsDDC classification: 592.165 Summary: Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures. Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment. This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.
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| wnor- Book | Northam Northam Adult Nonfiction | 592.165 BOW (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 31111073374470 |
Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures. Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates describes the health threats posed by invertebrate groups worldwide, from physical pain and annoyance to disease transmission risk. Featuring clear photographs, distribution maps and descriptions of biological, physical and behavioural characteristics of key groups, this book aids identification of potentially harmful invertebrates. It also summarises personal protection measures to reduce the risk of attack and disease, and provides guidance on treatment. This book will help to protect the health of travellers and serve as a reference for medical personnel working in high-risk areas, as well as those interested in entomology.
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