Guide To Venomous And Medically Important Invertebrates

Author : David Bowles,James Swaby,Harold Harlan
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486308859

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Guide to Venomous and Medically Important Invertebrates by David Bowles,James Swaby,Harold Harlan Pdf

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.

Author : Ramasamy Santhanam
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811516030

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Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Cnidarians by Ramasamy Santhanam Pdf

Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are common all around the globe, with serious manifestations and occasional deaths reported in some countries. The Australian box jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri , has been reported to be very dangerous to humans, as contact with its tentacles can provoke immediate cardiovascular collapse and death within minutes. Though other volumes on venomous marine fauna are available, this is the first comprehensive book focusing on venomous marine cnidarians. It is a valuable text-cum-reference resource for researchers, teachers and students of various disciplines, including fisheries science, marine biotechnology and marine biology and for university and college libraries. It is also a useful guide for beachgoers, divers, physicians and environmentalists.

Author : Daniel Strickman,Stephen P. Frances,Mustapha Debboun
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2009-04-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780199710904

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Prevention of Bug Bites, Stings, and Disease by Daniel Strickman,Stephen P. Frances,Mustapha Debboun Pdf

Here is all the information you will ever need--no matter where you are in the world--to identify, avoid, and protect yourself against all manner of blood sucking or venomous arthropods, ranging from scorpions, spiders, ants, and bees to mites, ticks, lice, bed bugs, sand flies, biting midges, mosquitoes, and horse flies. Line drawings and representative color photographs help identify bugs accurately, and information on each bug's particular habits and habitats allows readers to minimize potentially annoying, painful, and even lethal encounters. This book is packed with helpful tips on using barriers--window-screens, bed nets, smoky coils, and proper clothing, and on choosing the right repellent for the right bug in the right place. Readers also will learn how to apply pesticides safely and effectively. Based on the best available science, this well-illustrated, crystal clear guide will be a welcome guest in any home or back yard, and an essential companion for travelers around the world.

Author : Jerome Goddard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 467 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781420040258

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Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance, Fourth Edition by Jerome Goddard Pdf

Even in the most industrialized nations, the health problems caused by common and exotic insects pose a serious threat, making quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment imperative. Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance is the ultimate resource for identifying arthropods - including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, ticks, and scorpions - and their harmful effects on human health.

Author : Jerome Goddard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1996-08-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : MINN:31951D01385803N

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Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance by Jerome Goddard Pdf

This text is the essential tool for identifying arthropods-including varieties of insects, spiders, mites, and scorpions-and the health problems they cause. Vector-borne diseases such as malaria, Lyme disease, and tick-borne ehrlichiosis are serious worldwide threats to human health. For those living in industrialized nations, the main threat lies with stings and bites of various species and the reactions they cause. Allergic reactions to even common insects such as bees or fire ants can be severe-sometimes resulting in death. Because quick and accurate diagnosis and treatment is imperative, the Physician's Guide to Arthropods of Medical Importance provides easy-to-find, detailed information about insect- and other arthropod-caused health problems. The volume begins with several chapters devoted to the pathologic conditions caused by arthropods and treatment regimes for each. When a specific arthropod is discussed in Part I, a parenthetical reference is provided, indicating where more detailed information can be found in Part II. In Part II, descriptions of each arthropod are listed alphabetically with clearly marked subheadings so you can go directly to the topic you need without reading any extraneous material. Part III provides a glossary of entomological terms and an index, which includes pathologic conditions and common names to further aid you in finding a specific condition or insect.

Author : Loisette M. Marsh,Shirley M. Slack-Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Bites and stings
ISBN : UCSD:31822036561900

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Field Guide to Sea Stingers and Other Venomous and Poisonous Marine Invertebrates of Western Australia by Loisette M. Marsh,Shirley M. Slack-Smith Pdf

Our coastline extends from the tropical waters of the north to the temperate waters in the south, and attracts thousands of swimmers, sailors, skindivers, fishers, naturalists and beach walkers. This heavily illustrated and informative book identifies those animals in the sea that might cause injury and which can, by taking precautions, be avoided. These include jellyfish, sea anemones, corals, octopus, squids and cuttlefish. A glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index will help readers to quickly access this information.

Author : Albert Orr,Günther Theischinger,John Hawking
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 626 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486313761

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The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia by Albert Orr,Günther Theischinger,John Hawking Pdf

Dragonflies and damselflies are conspicuous insects: many are large and brightly coloured. They are also valuable indicators of environmental wellbeing. A detailed knowledge of the dragonfly fauna is therefore an important basis for decisions about environmental protection and management. This comprehensive guide to the Australian dragonfly fauna covers eight families of dragonflies and 10 families of damselflies, comprising the 113 genera and 333 species found in Australia. It has been updated with newly identified species and revised family names to reflect new world consensus systematics. Stunning full-colour images and distribution maps are accompanied by identification keys for adults as well as larvae, which are often used as bait for freshwater fish. This second edition of The Complete Field Guide to Dragonflies of Australia also includes illustrations by Albert Orr, one of the most renowned dragonfly illustrators. The extraordinary diversity of dragonflies will interest entomologists and amateur naturalists alike.

Author : Julian White,Jurg Meier
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351443142

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Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms and Poisons by Julian White,Jurg Meier Pdf

The Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms is the first concise, one-volume book devoted to this important subject. The editors are internationally recognized authorities in the biology and clinical aspects of venomous and poisonous animals, and the chapter authors are world leaders in their respective fields of toxicology. All aspects of the topic are covered including information on the biology and taxonomy of poisonous animals, their venom or poison, diagnosis, and general treatment principles and specific treatment. The most up-to-date list of available antivenoms is provided. Coverage of venomous and poisonous animals is comprehensive, with thorough discussions on shellfish poisoning, ciguatera, fugu, coelenterates, stingrays, venous fish, blue-ringed octopus, sea-snakes, scorpions, spiders, insects, and gila lizards. Individual chapters focus on snakes and snakebite in Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, Central America, and South America. Nearly all clinical chapters have been written by clinicians with extensive experience treating the particular type of animal envenoming or poisoning under consideration. No other book brings together such a wealth of information in this field, and no other book provides it in a format useful to clinicians charged with the responsibility of treating envenomed or poisoned patients. The Handbook of Clinical Toxicology of Animal Venoms is an essential addition to all medical libraries, emergency departments, toxicology departments, poison information centers, and invaluable to all professionals working in these fields.

Author : Peter Mirtschin,Arne Rasmussen,Scott Weinstein
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643106758

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Australia's Dangerous Snakes by Peter Mirtschin,Arne Rasmussen,Scott Weinstein Pdf

Australia’s venomous snakes are widely viewed as the world’s most deadly and are regarded with cautious curiosity, fascination and, regrettably, fear. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes examines the biology, natural history, venom properties and bite treatment of medically important venomous marine and terrestrial snakes. It contains comprehensive identification profiles for each species, supported by keys and photographs. In addition to their medical importance, the environmental roles of these snakes and the threats that are causing the decline of many of these reptiles are discussed. Drawing on the authors’ experience in the fields of herpetology, toxinology and clinical medicine, this book stimulates respect and admiration and dispels fear of Australia’s fascinating snakes. Australia’s Dangerous Snakes will provide hours of rewarding reading and valuable information for anyone interested in Australia’s unique wildlife and natural history, and will be an essential reference for herpetologists, toxinologists, physicians, zoo personnel and private snake collectors.

Author : Mark G. Sanders
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486313273

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Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs by Mark G. Sanders Pdf

Australia is home to more than 240 species of frogs, many of which cannot be found anywhere else in the world. The Photographic Field Guide to Australian Frogs provides readers with the tools to confidently identify 242 species and five recognised subspecies. It includes detailed information on the distribution, habitat preferences and call of each frog species, as well as fully illustrated keys to genera to assist with identification. Multiple photographs of each species show variation in colour and pattern as well as features used for identification such as thigh colouration, skin texture, belly colour and patterning, eye colour and extent of webbing between the toes. With a strong focus on illustrating variation and key diagnostic features, this guide will enable frog enthusiasts, environmental professionals and research scientists to identify Australian frog species with a high level of confidence. Certificate of Commendation, The Royal Zoological Society of NSW 2022 Whitley Awards: Zoology Field Guide

Author : Loisette M. Marsh,Shirley M. Slack-Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Science
ISBN : CORNELL:31924051816167

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Sea Stingers--and Other Venomous and Poisonous Marine Invertebrates of Western Australia by Loisette M. Marsh,Shirley M. Slack-Smith Pdf

Author : Jiahui Li,Hong Pang,Adam Slipinski
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-03-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486303892

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Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region by Jiahui Li,Hong Pang,Adam Slipinski Pdf

True ladybirds, classified in the tribe Coccinellini, are easily recognisable by their relatively large and shiny bodies and contrasting colour patterns. They are one of the most widely studied groups of beetles, being of economic importance and used as model organisms in biological and ecological research. Ladybird Beetles of the Australo-Pacific Region covers 22 genera and 95 valid species, including 12 new species, of ladybird beetles from Australia, New Guinea and the Pacific area. For each species, descriptions, illustrations and keys will assist with the correct identification of ladybirds from this large but practically unknown fauna. This book is a valuable contribution to the taxonomy of the ladybirds and to the knowledge of the biodiversity of this unique biogeographic region. It will be of use to entomologists, biologists, ecologists, quarantine officers, natural history museum curators, and students.

Author : Jiri Valenta
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Poisonous snakes
ISBN : 1608766187

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Venomous Snakes by Jiri Valenta Pdf

This is a comprehensive monograph on the problems of intoxication incurred by snake venom. This publication is primarily intended for those at all levels of health care, for members of rescue teams, surgeries and emergency hospitals, as well as specialised workplaces and intensive care units. Providing didactic instructions for first aid and treatment procedures, information is also presented on venomous snakes, the fundaments of their morphology and behaviour, snakebite prevention, the composition of snake venom, symptoms of envenoming, plus first aid in the event of snakebite for non-professionals, travellers, terrain biologists, and breeders. This book features an updated alphabetical list of types and sub-types of all venomous snakes, including their home ranges, as well as a comprehensive index, list of abbreviations, glossary, and colour picture insert with one hundred photographs of venomous snakes.

Author : Gary R. Mullen,Lance A. Durden
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080919690

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Medical and Veterinary Entomology by Gary R. Mullen,Lance A. Durden Pdf

Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second Edition, has been fully updated and revised to provide the latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance. Each chapter is structured with the student in mind, organized by the major headings of Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Behavior and Ecology, Public Health and Veterinary Importance, and Prevention and Control. This second edition includes separate chapters devoted to each of the taxonomic groups of insects and arachnids of medical or veterinary concern, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Internationally recognized editors Mullen and Durden include extensive coverage of both medical and veterinary entomological importance. This book is designed for teaching and research faculty in medical and veterinary schools that provide a course in vector borne diseases and medical entomology; parasitologists, entomologists, and government scientists responsible for oversight and monitoring of insect vector borne diseases; and medical and veterinary school libraries and libraries at institutions with strong programs in entomology. Follows in the tradition of Herm's Medical and Veterinary Entomology The latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance Two separate indexes for enhanced searchability: Taxonomic and Subject New to this edition: Three new chapters Morphological Adaptations of Parasitic Arthropods Forensic Entomology Molecular Tools in Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1700 word glossary Appendix of Arthropod-Related Viruses of Medical-Veterinary Importance Numerous new full-color images, illustrations and maps throughout

Author : M. W. Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951000099159D

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A Guide to Medical Entomology by M. W. Service Pdf