THE NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS by Martin Walters ( 9781844764686 )

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Title:

THE NATURAL HISTORY OF INSECTS
A GUIDE TO THE WORLD OF ARTHROPODS, COVERING MANY INSECTS ORDERS, INCLUDING BEETLES, FLIES, STICK INSECTS, DRAGONFLIES, ANTS AND WASPS, AS WELL AS MICROSCOPIC CREATURES

By:

Martin Walters

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

1844764680

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9781844764686

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Publisher:

ANNESS PUBLISHING

Pub. date:

1 June, 2013

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Description:

In the arthropoda phylum insects are one of the most successful species, and spiders are one of the largest groups. This book provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders.

Synopsis:

This title offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. It provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders, including their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195 beautiful photographs and illustrations. All aspects of insect life are covered, such as the way insects defend themselves and how they are able to jump, leap and fly. It describes cryptic coloration, and the way insects can use camouflage to blend into their background and escape attack from predators. It offers various methods of feeding are discussed, from biting and chewing to lapping, sucking, piercing and filter feeding, according to their different mouthparts. It outlines their useful role in pollination of crops, production of honey, and removing insect pests. In the arthropoda phylum, insects are one of the most successful species, and spiders are one of the largest groups. This book studies how they organize their lives. The first section provides information of every aspect of insect life: evolution, anatomy, life cycles, flight and social organization.The last section describes the 30 orders within the class Insecta, demonstrating the huge variety of insects, from microscopic creatures to giant stick insects and large beetles. Typical features of insects in each order are highlighted. With expert text, illustrations and clear photographs, this guide will be enjoyed by all who take an interest in natural history.

Illustrations:

over 195 photographs

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Imprint:

Southwater

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