Innumerable insects : the story of the most diverse and myriad animals on Earth
Engel, Michael S2018
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INSECTS (ENTOMOLOGY). A fascinating look at the world's most numerous inhabitants, illustrated with stunning images from the American Museum of Natural History's Rare Book Collection. To date, we have discovered and described or named around 1.1 million insect species, and thousands of new species are added to the ranks every year. It is estimated that there are around five million insect species on Earth, making them the most diverse lineage of all life by far. This magnificent volume from the American Museum of Natural History tells their incredible story. Noted entomologist Michael S. Engel explores insects' evolution and diversity; metamorphosis; pests, parasites, and plagues; society and language; camouflage; and pollination-as well as tales of discovery by intrepid entomologists.
Main title:
Innumerable insects : the story of the most diverse and myriad animals on Earth / Michael S. Engel ; foreword by Tom Baione.
Imprint:
New York : Sterling, 2018
Collation:
xvii, 214 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm.
Notes:
"Featuring illustrations from one of the world's great rare book collections" -- title page.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Introduction -- Entomology : the science of insects -- Grappling with diversity -- Earliest of the six-legged -- Insects take to the skies -- Complete metamorphosis -- Pests, parasites and plagues -- It takes a village -- The language of insects -- Hiding in plain sight -- The world abloom.
ISBN:
9781454923237
Dewey class:
595.70222595.7
Language:
English
BRN:
356756
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumaris Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 595.7 ENG | Onloan - Due: 07 Oct 2024 |