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What insects do, and why /

A beautifully illustrated look at the lives and mind-boggling behaviors of insects: What Insects Do, and Why. It takes you on an unforgettable tour of the insect world, presenting these amazing creatures as you have never seen them before. This stunningly illustrated guide explores how insects live,...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Piper, Ross (Autor)
Otros Autores: Skeate, Sarah (Ilustrador)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2021.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:A beautifully illustrated look at the lives and mind-boggling behaviors of insects: What Insects Do, and Why. It takes you on an unforgettable tour of the insect world, presenting these amazing creatures as you have never seen them before. This stunningly illustrated guide explores how insects live, ranging from elegant displays of courtship to brutal acts of predation, and provides insights into the marvelous diversity of insects all around us. Along the way, Ross Piper discusses insect evolution, reproduction and life cycles, feeding strategies, defenses, sociality, parasite-host interactions, human impacts on insects, and more.
Notas:Includes index.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (224 pages) : full color illustrations
ISBN:9780691230962
069123096X