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
- 656 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
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
9781782400493 (hbk.) 1782400494 (hbk.)
GBB469009 bnb
016775419 Uk
Beetles. biology ecology geographical distribution