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Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Wild animals > Insects & spiders
Aphids are tempting subjects for investigation because they are
often abundant, easily found, and unlikely to run away, and because
of intriguing facts about their biology such as polyphenism,
parthenogenesis, gall formation, and the production of a soldier
morph. However, until now identification has presented a severe
challenge to the beginner, because there are so many rather similar
species, many of which have several different forms. The authors
make this much-needed Naturalists' Handbook accessible by confining
themselves to aphids living on broad-leaved trees. This has reduced
the problems of identification to manageable proportions and should
encourage more field studies of this important and ubiquitous group
of insects. This is a digital reprint (without updates) of ISBN
9780855463144 (2007).
Thanks to its size and geographic position, Texas is home to nearly
30,000 species of insects, likely making its insect population the
most diverse in the nation. Ranging from eastern and western to
temperate and tropical species, this vast array of insects can be
difficult to identify. In Common Insects of Texas and Surrounding
States, John and Kendra Abbott have created the state's most
comprehensive field guide to help readers recognize and understand
these fascinating creatures. Containing 1,300 species and more than
2,700 photographs, this guide offers a wealth of information about
the characteristics and behaviors of Texas's insects. Each chapter
introduces an order with a discussion of general natural history
and a description of other qualities helpful in distinguishing its
various species, while every species' entry provides a state map
showing where it is most likely to be found, a key displaying its
seasonal distribution, information about its habitat, and
corresponding photos. Featuring colored tabs for quick reference, a
glossary, and information about other arthropods, this guide is the
perfect companion for anyone wanting to identify and learn more
about the many insects of Texas.
South Africa has a great diversity of insect life which can be found everywhere – on the ground, in water and in the air. Remarkable Insects of South Africa seeks to introduce the reader to many of the more common and interesting species.
The book features many unique never before published photographs which serve to open a window into the amazing, sometimes bizarre and often beautiful but invariably intriguing miniature world of the insects. Through high-quality digital macro-photography accompanied by informative text and captions the reader is guided on a fascinating safari of images as insects feed, breed and hunt in their natural surroundings.
- Written from the viewpoint of a naturalist, rather than a scientist, the book presents both scientific facts and personal observations in a simple, easily understandable and interesting manner.
- The book is richly illustrated with more than 420 superb full-colour photographs.
- A special section on insect photography gives an overview of the techniques and equipment used in photographing these fascinating creatures.
- Insect-spotting is an increasingly popular hobby and this book makes a valuable addition to the literature on insects that occur in South Africa.
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Scorpion
(Paperback)
Louise M. Pryke
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R432
R394
Discovery Miles 3 940
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From the dawn of civilization scorpions have captured the human
imagination. Yet the scorpion is a misunderstood animal with a bad
reputation that overshadows its many exceptional qualities. Older
than dinosaurs, these small arthropods have survived for hundreds
of millions of years with very few changes to their form,
populating every continent - with the exception of Antarctica.
Although humans and scorpions have coexisted for thousands of
years, the image of the scorpion retains a sense of danger and
mystery. This book explores the diverse cultural symbolism of
scorpions, from prehistoric times until today.
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