The book of beetles : a life-size guide to six hundred of nature`s gems / edited by Patrice Bouchard ; with contributions by Patrice Bouchard, Yves Bousquet, Christopher Carlton, Maria Lourdes Chamorro, Hermes E. Escalona, Arthur V. Evans, Alexander Konstantinov, Richard A. B. Leschen, St�phane Le Tirant, and Steven W. Lingafelter
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Includes index
Introduction
What is a beetle?
Beetle classification
Evolution & diversity
Communication, reproduction & development
Defense
Feeding behavior
Beetle conservation
Beetles & society
The beetles. Archostemata ; Myxophaga ; Adephaga ; Polyphaga
Appendices. Glossary ; Classification of the Coleoptera ; Resources ; Notes on contributors ; Index of species and families ; Acknowledgments
Beetles make up more than a quarter of the world's animals and come in a dazzling array of shapes, sizes, and colors that entice scientists and collectors across the globe. This book celebrates their beauty and diversity, covering six hundred significant beetle species. Each entry includes a population distribution map, essential information, listings of related species, and a description of the specimen's importance
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