From ancient Egyptian deities to German automobiles, beetles have
left an indelible mark on human cultures around the world.
Comprising more than 350,000 species, beetles are among the most
prolific animals on Earth, even if we rarely give them a second
thought. In this book Adam Dodd explores the world of the beetle
and its sometimes astounding and bizarre intersections with the
world of the human being.Beetle relates this resilient insect's
emergence from the 'Great Dying' extinction event some 250 million
years ago, showing how it became a permanent fixture in the natural
world, thriving in the inhabitation of niches. Inspiring early
occult beliefs and religious myths, the beetle also finds its way
into art, folklore, literature and science. Dodd uncovers the
beetle's ongoing place in the aesthetic appreciation of nature, and
shows how knowledge of beetle anatomy is assisting the development
of cutting-edge cybernetics, blurring the boundary between science
and fiction.Thoroughly illustrated, bursting with historical detail
and accessibly written, this cultural and natural history of the
beetle is sure to change the way readers think about their
relationship with these ancient, enduringly captivating animals.
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