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An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis.

A concise guide to the insect orders and to what makes insects special and successful.

The book is in three sections:

* a straightforward introduction to insect biology;

* a section on field work; and

* an order-by-order catalogue of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinctTo make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner.

Throughout, the book is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes. Includes a pictoral aid the identification of the orders and key references.

Contains specially commissioned illustrations by RICHARD LEWINGTON.

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ISBN/EAN 9780198500025
Author George C. McGavin
Publisher Oxford University Press
Publication date 12 Apr 2001
Format Paperback
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Essential Entomology : An Order-by-Order Introduction

George C. McGavin
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An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular.

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