This title offers a guide to the world of
arthropods, covering many insect orders, including
beetles, flies, stick insects, dragonflies, ants and
wasps, as well as microscopic creatures. It provides a
fascinating overview of insects and spiders, including
their habitats and classification, all shown in over 195
beautiful photographs and illustrations. All aspects of
insect life are covered, such as the way insects defend
themselves and how they are able to jump, leap and fly.
It describes cryptic coloration, and the way insects can
use camouflage to blend into their background and escape
attack from predators. It offers various methods of
feeding are discussed, from biting and chewing to
lapping, sucking, piercing and filter feeding, according
to their different mouthparts. It outlines their useful
role in pollination of crops, production of honey, and
removing insect pests. In the arthropoda phylum, insects
are one of the most successful species, and spiders are
one of the largest groups. This book studies how they
organize their lives. The first section provides
information of every aspect of insect life: evolution,
anatomy, life cycles, flight and social organization.
The last section describes the 30 orders within the
class Insecta, demonstrating the huge variety of
insects, from microscopic creatures to giant stick
insects and large beetles. Typical features of insects
in each order are highlighted. With expert text,
illustrations and clear photographs, this guide will be
enjoyed by all who take an interest in natural
history.
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