Download or read book Extreme Insects written by Richard Jones and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated book is a celebration of the insect universe, exploring their amazing forms and functions, their fascinating behaviour and the enormous impact they have on our lives. It looks at insects in all their extremes, from the biggest, fastest and fiercest to the best nest builder, most devious hunter and deadliest bride.
Download or read book Extreme Insects written by Richard Jones and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects are the most extreme organisms on Earth and, despite their diminutive size, they wield inordinate power. With the exception of the polar icecaps, every terrestrial ecosystem on earth is colonized by them, and they account for almost three-quarters of all named animals – that's one million species at the last count!
Download or read book Polyembryonic Insects written by Kikuo Iwabuchi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides an overview of our current understanding of polyembryony in insects. The study of polyembronic insects has advanced considerably over the last several decades.The book shows the exciting potential of polyembryonic insects and their impact on life sciences. It describes the mechanisms of polyembryogenesis; tissue-compatible invasion of the host, which is the first case of compatible cellular interaction between phylogenetically distant organisms without rejection; the sex differences in defense; and the environmental regulation of caste structure. The first book devoted to polyembryony in insects, it draws on the author’s research on polyembryonic wasps from 1990 to the present day, covering various topics such as polyembryogenesis in vitro, host-parasite interaction, sex differences in soldier function/humoral toxic factor, and the transcription analysis of polyembryogenesis.It is intended not only for researchers in the field of entomology, parasitology, ontogeny, reproductive biology, developmental biology, sociobiology, and evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo), but also for postgraduate students in these fields.
Download or read book Extreme Insects written by Sylvia Ives Baxter and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Insects written by Charlie Ogden and published by Greenhaven Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2016-12-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects can be very different, but they all have some important characteristics in common. Readers discover that these shared characteristics are what help scientists classify certain creatures as insects. As readers explore the basics of animal classification, they also discover freaky and fun facts about a variety of insects. These facts are presented alongside colorful photographs showing insects in amazing detail. Readers obtain additional insect information from helpful fact boxes, as well as clear diagrams and other graphic organizers. Focusing on these creepy and cool creatures makes learning basic science curriculum topics fun!
Download or read book Vampire Bats Giant Insects and Other Mysterious Animals of the Darkest Caves written by Ana María Rodríguez and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Explains why caves are extreme environments and examines how vampire bats, giant water bugs, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Extreme Bugs written by Leslie Mertz and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extreme Bugs takes a magnifying glass to some of the most striking and bizarre insects imaginable. From the Madagascar moon moth and rainbow leaf beetle to mantids and the billygoat plum caterpillar, all of the insects featured here have spectacular colors, patterns, shapes, behavior, or other extreme characteristics.
Download or read book Extreme Animals Dictionary written by Clint Twist and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children's dictionary of animals with extreme features.
Download or read book Extreme Insects written by Steve Parker and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2009-08 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that insects are so successful they make up ninety-five percent of all animal species? Extreme Insects features some of the most remarkable record-breaking insects on the planet, as well as other bugs and creepy-crawlies, such as spiders and scorpions. Imaginative, informative text accompanied by newly commissioned artworks and bold photography, offer vivid descriptions of the animals and bite-size facts and statistics are scattered throughout the book.
Download or read book Incredible Insects written by Kelli Hicks and published by Science in My World: Level 2. This book was released on 2021-07 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do they buzz, fly, bite, or sting? Discover some incredible facts about insects in this colorful book.
Download or read book Insects written by Suzanne Slade and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2009-07 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do insects eat? Do insects have bones? Buzz through the pages of this book to learn all about insects.
Download or read book Insights From Insects written by Gilbert Waldbauer and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 311 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating, beautifully illustrated book profiles twenty "troublesome bugs," showing how the study of these creatures has led scientists to many basic discoveries that have enhanced our understanding of life. The reader learns how an American entomologist was awarded France’s gold medal of honor for rescuing the French wine industry from destruction by the aphid-like "grape phylloxera"; how the World Health Organization almost completely eradicated malaria through the use of DDT before the insect adapted to the insecticide and became resistant; how some insects disguise themselves to avoid detection; how others survive the subzero temperatures of winter; why some flies have a uterus and a mammary gland; and many more strange and tantalizing true tales about these wonderful, troublesome "pests"—pests that have taught us vital lessons about survival, nature, and the environment.
Download or read book The Insects written by P. J. Gullan and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TO ACCESS THE ARTWORK FROM THE BOOK, PLEASE VISITwww.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan. This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide tothe study of insects; a group of animals that represent over halfof the planet’s biological diversity. Completely updated and expanded, this new edition examines allaspects of insect biology including anatomy and physiology, ecologyand evolution of insects, insect behaviours such as sociality,predation, parasitism and defense, medical and veterinaryentomology and methods of collection, preserving and identifyinginsects. Features new chapters on the methods and results of studies ofinsect phylogeny and a new review of insect evolution andbiogeography. Includes expanded sections on species diversity, socialbehaviour, pest management, aquatic entomology, parasitology andmedical entomology. Successful strategies in insect conservation are also coveredfor the first time, reflecting the increasing threat to naturalecosystems from environmental changes. Boxes highlighting key themes, suggestions for further readingand illustrations, including specially commissioned drawings andcolour plates, are included throughout. The artwork from the text is available for instructors eithervia CD-ROM or by visiting www.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan.
Download or read book Insects and Climate Change Adapting to a Warming World Book written by Dr. Rashmi Sharma and published by Shineeks Publishers. This book was released on 2023-12-21 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects and Climate Change: Adapting to a Warming World explores the profound impact of climate change on insects and their remarkable ability to adapt. This book delves into the strategies employed by insects as they navigate rising temperatures, altered rainfall patterns, and shifting environments. Through scientific insights and captivating narratives, readers gain a deeper understanding of the resilience and adaptability of these crucial creatures. Insects serve as indicators of broader ecological patterns, highlighting the urgent need to address climate change. This book serves as a call to action, urging us to recognize the value of insects and take steps to protect their habitats. Join this exploration of insect resilience and their vital role in a warming world.
Download or read book Animal Planet The Most Extreme Bugs written by Discovery Channel and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2007-04-20 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses some of the wildest, craziest bugs in some crazy categories.
Download or read book Insects a Very Short Introduction written by Simon R. Leather and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful group of animals. They are found on all continents, in caves, underground, inside other insects, in rivers, lakes, puddles, and in our houses. To date, over a million insect species have been named. In this Very Short Introduction, Simon Leather explores insects' evolution, behaviour, and development, highlighting their pivotal role in supporting ecosystems across the planet. He considers the threats of environmental change, including climate change, to insects globally and the potentially catastrophic impact of insect population declines.
Download or read book Ten Insects That Changed the World written by Jim Nelson and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2024-05-26 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that the mosquito played an important role in the Louisiana Purchase? Or that dung beetles saved the cattle industry in Australia? That honeybees pollinate about one third of the food we eat? Or that the deadliest animal on earth is an insect? There’s an ant colony some 3,700 miles long! Morgan’s sphinx moth has a tongue more than 13 inches long. A locust plague stopped trains as the tracks became slippery with their crushed bodies. There’s a grasshopper in Africa that eats mice. Jim Nelson’s latest book is a treasure house of fascinating facts, stunning photographs and shocking historical events. One moment you might cringe reading about billions of locusts descending on farmland. The next you may laugh out loud at anecdotes and original poetry. Read about the wasp that turns a cockroach into a zombie or the historic 2024 hatch of a trillion cicadas. Trivia buffs will love the “Insect Book of Records” and chefs can add several insect recipes to their repertoire.
