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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.
ISBN/EAN | 9780198500025 |
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Author | George C. McGavin |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Publication date | 12 Apr 2001 |
Format | Paperback |