ENGLISH

What Insects Do, and Why

By Ross Piper

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2021
ISBN
9780691230962
DOI
10.1515/9780691230962
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (18284990 bytes)
Pages
224\225
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-08-25 21:08:22

Description

A beautifully illustrated look at the lives and mind-boggling behaviors of insectsWhat Insects Do, and Why 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 lifecycles, feeding strategies, defenses, sociality, parasite-host interactions, human impacts on insects, and more.Features a wealth of breathtaking color photos, illustrations, and graphicsExplores the remarkable lifestyles of exotic insects as well as those in your own backyardDraws on the latest research on how insects live

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