Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates

David E. Bowles, James A. Swaby, Harold J. Harlan

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CSIRO Publishing
01 November 2018

Personal & public health; Zoology: Invertebrates

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.

By: David E. Bowles, James A. Swaby, Harold J. Harlan
Imprint: CSIRO Publishing
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 148mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 500g
ISBN: 9781486308842
ISBN 10: 1486308848
Pages: 240
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface About the authors Acknowledgements Dangerous invertebrates Invertebrate threats Personal protection measures Sponges Coelenterates Bryozoans Echinoderms Segmented worms Molluscs Spiders Scorpions Mites and chiggers Ticks Centipedes and millipedes Crustacea Lice Cockroaches True bugs Ants, bees, wasps and hornets Moths Beetles Flies Fleas Selected references Web-based sources of hazardous invertebrate references and information Glossary Appendices Index

Doctors David Bowles, James Swaby and Harold Harlan are retired United States military medical entomologists. They have more than 90 years' collective experience working with and publishing on venomous and medically important invertebrates from around the world.