Essential Entomology : An Order-by-Order Introduction Paperback / softback
by George C. (Lecturer in Biological and Human Sciences, Jesus College, Oxford, and Curator of McGavin
Illustrated by Richard Lewington
Paperback / softback
Description
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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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages, numerous line illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:12/04/2001
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- ISBN:9780198500025
Information
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:328 pages, numerous line illustrations
- Publisher:Oxford University Press
- Publication Date:12/04/2001
- Category:
- ISBN:9780198500025
