How Insects Work by Marianne Taylor
How Insects Work goes beyond the typical field guide to show us not only what insects look like but why. Arguably the most successful land animals--still going strong after five mass extinctions--insects have evolved a spectacular array of real-life superpowers to help them thrive in virtually every environment: Bumblebees' wingbeats leave a faint electrical signal at each flower they visit to show that the nectar's already been taken (see page 57), and houseflies defy gravity with tiny leg hairs that stick to the smoothest wall or ceiling (see page 69). In this in-depth, photo-filled handbook, discover the ways insects are even more astounding than you know--inside and out:- Evolution
- Exoskeleton and Body Segments
- Senses
- Circulation
- Digestion
- Respiration
- Reproduction
- Metamorphosis
- Movement
And much, much more!
#1 Bestseller in Entomology
Natural history has always piqued Marianne Taylor's curiosity. She has written numerous books, including several best-sellers, on topics ranging from backyard wildlife to dragonflies, and has had numerous essays published in national publications such as BBC Wildlife magazine and The Independent, as well as in newspapers.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781615196494 |
| ISBN 10 | 1615196498 |
| Title | How Insects Work |
| Author | Marianne Taylor |
| Series | How Nature Works |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The Experiment |
| Year published | 2020-04-28 |
| Number of pages | 224 |
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