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The Book of Beetles : A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems, Hardback Book

The Book of Beetles : A Life-Size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems Hardback

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More than one fifth of all known life forms on this planet are beetles.

They are extraordinarily visually diverse: renowned British geneticist JBS Haldane, when asked what could be inferred about God from a study of His works, replied, An inordinate fondness for beetles.

The Book of Beetles uncovers 600 significant examples, selected as part of a genome program.

They are shown in glorious photographs, life size and in detail, alongside an engraving offering a side or open-winged view.

Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a commentary revealing notable characteristics, related species, and a diagnosis of the specimens importance in terms of taxonomy, rarity, behaviour, and scientific significance.

Arranged taxonomically, this essential reference reveals the variety and importance of beetles for the first time.

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