Insectopedia The secret world of southern African insects
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Insectopedia The secret world of southern African insects by Erik Holm
Insectopedia uncovers the fascinating and infinitely varied world of insects. It explores their intriguing behaviour and biology - from mating and breeding, metamorphosis and movement to sight, smell, hearing and their adaptations to heat and cold. A chapter on superorganisms probes the curious phenomenon of social communities among insects; another covers the critical role that these creatures play in maintaining the fragile balance of life on our planet. The book concludes with a 60-page illustrated field guide, describing most insect orders and their main families. Previously published as Insectlopedia of Southern Africa, this fully revised and redesigned edition includes up-to-date information throughout, an expanded ID section, and several hundred new photographs.
Dr Erik Holm is an emeritus professor and a former Head of Entomology, University of Pretoria. A prolific author, he has written more than 100 scientific papers and eight books on insects and their behaviour, and is a regular contributor to, among others, Beeld and Landbouweekblad. A well-known radio personality, his weekly talks on a variety of radio stations have enthralled listeners of all ages for more than 40 years. He is also an expert in ecology and systems thinking and currently consults to the agricultural organisation ZZ2.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781775841982 |
| ISBN 10 | 1775841987 |
| Title | Insectopedia The secret world of southern African insects |
| Author | Erik Holm |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House South Africa |
| Year published | 2017-03-30 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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