This title offers a guide to the world of arthropods, covering many
insect orders, including beetles, flies, stick insects,
dragonflies, ants and wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. It
provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders, including
their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195 beautiful
photographs and illustrations. All aspects of insect life are
covered, such as the way insects defend themselves and how they are
able to jump, leap and fly. It describes cryptic coloration, and
the way insects can use camouflage to blend into their background
and escape attack from predators. It offers various methods of
feeding are discussed, from biting and chewing to lapping, sucking,
piercing and filter feeding, according to their different
mouthparts. It outlines their useful role in pollination of crops,
production of honey, and removing insect pests. In the arthropoda
phylum, insects are one of the most successful species, and spiders
are one of the largest groups. This book studies how they organize
their lives. The first section provides information of every aspect
of insect life: evolution, anatomy, life cycles, flight and social
organization. The last section describes the 30 orders within the
class Insecta, demonstrating the huge variety of insects, from
microscopic creatures to giant stick insects and large beetles.
Typical features of insects in each order are highlighted. With
expert text, illustrations and clear photographs, this guide will
be enjoyed by all who take an interest in natural history.
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