Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates

Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates
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Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Total Pages : 241
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ISBN-10 : 9781486308859
ISBN-13 : 1486308856
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Book Synopsis Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates by : David Bowles

Download or read book Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates written by David Bowles and published by CSIRO PUBLISHING. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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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