| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations (black and white) |
| Series |
Very short introductions |
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Very short introductions ; 709.
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| Contents |
1. In the beginning -- 2. Prolific procreators -- 3. On the move -- 4. Living together -- 5. Aquatic insects -- 6. Mimicry, crypsis, and blatant advertising -- 7. Against the odds -- 8. The good, the bad, and the ugly -- 9. Ecological Armageddon--insects in decline? |
| Summary |
This volume explores the extraordinarily diverse and beautiful world of insects, from tiny wasps to giant beetles. It analyses insect evolution, and describes their behaviour, their environments, and the interactions they have with other animals. It also discusses their vital role in all land ecosystems, and their importance for our own survival |
| Notes |
This edition also issued in print: 2022 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on June 24, 2022) |
| Subject |
Insects.
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Insects -- Behavior.
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Insects -- Ecology.
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Insecta (class)
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Insects
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Insects -- Behavior
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Insects -- Ecology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780191881947 |
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0191881945 |
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