Fabre's Book of Insects

Author: Alexander Teixeira De Mattos
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781015706460
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
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The Story-book of Science

Author: Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Natural history
Languages : en
Pages : 426

Book Description
A book about metals, plants, animals, and planets.

The Insect Man

Author: Eleanor Doorly
Publisher: Librorium Editions
ISBN: 3961642656
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 177

Book Description
This is a book intended for young and lively-minded childrenwhich implies, as I believe, that it might win a larger number of readers in proportion to the host available than if it were intended solely for intelligent adults. But there is no more precarious merchandise than books. What we most need and pine for in this we may, by ill chance, easily fail to come across.

Fabre's Book of Insects

Author: Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 424

Book Description
Charles Darwin described Fabre as the' Homer of insects'. This book is a collection of essays that Fabre wrote detailing his observations of all kinds of insects in his homeland of France. Though the subject matter might sound dull to a non-scientist, Fabre manages to combine real observation with folk-lore, storytelling and culture in an immensely readable way.

Insect Adventures

Author: Jean-Henri Fabre
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Insects
Languages : en
Pages : 300

Book Description

Urban Insects and Arachnids

Author: William H. Robinson
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9781139443470
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 538

Book Description
This account provides the first comprehensive coverage of the insect and other arthropod pests in the urban environment worldwide. Presented is a brief description, biology, and detailed information on the development, habits, and distribution of urban and public health pests. There are 570 illustrations to accompany some of the major pest species. The format is designed to serve as a ready-reference and to provide basic information on orders, families, and species. The species coverage is international and based on distribution in domestic and peridomestic habitats. The references are extensive and international, and cover key papers on species and groups. The introductory chapters overview the urban ecosystem and its key ecological components, and a review of the pests status and modern control strategies. The book will serve as a professional training manual, and handbook for the pest control professionals, regulatory officials, and urban entomologists. It is organized alphabetically throughout.

Cassava-Mealybug Interactions

Author: Paul-André Calatayud
Publisher: IRD Editions
ISBN: 9782709916141
Category : Cassava
Languages : en
Pages : 116

Book Description
Most basic information on plant-mealybug interactions during the last decade has come from research on the cassava Manihot esculenta Crantz (Euphorbiaceae) system with two mealybug species, namely Phenacoccus manihoti Matile-Ferrero and Phenacoccus herreni Cox and Williams (Sternorrhyncha: Pseudococcidae). Both these insects cause severe damage to cassava in Africa and South America, respectively. This book reviews these interactions (plant selection by the insects, nutritional requirements

Insect Learning

Author: Daniel R. Papaj
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461528143
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 411

Book Description
Insect Learning is a comprehensive review of a new field. Until recently, insects were viewed as rigidly programmed automatons; now, however, it is recognized that they can learn and that their behavior is plastic. This fundamental change in viewpoint is causing a re-examination of all aspects of the relationship between insects and their environment. This change in perspective is occurring at a time of heightened interest in brain function in both vertebrates and invertebrates. Insects potentially play a major role in this expanding area. Because of their experimental tractability and genetic diversity, they provide unique opportunities for testing hypotheses on the ecology and evolution of learning. As organisms of economic importance, they are perennial objects of research by both basic and applied scientists. Insect Learning covers both social and non-social insects from multiple perspectives. The book covers mechanisms; syntheses of work on physiology, behavior, and ecology; and micro- and macroevolution. The concluding section discusses future directions for research, including applications to pest management.

Children of Summer

Author: Margaret J Anderson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781955402156
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Henri Fabre (1823-1915) was a famous explorer yet he seldom left his own backyard. He spent his whole life discovering the secrets of the insect world. His home and its surroundings served as his laboratory, and his lab assistants were his wife and children. The entire family shared his passion for insects, especially his youngest son, Paul. Follow Paul as he assists his famous father uncover the secrets of his "children of summer"-insects. You'll meet the undertaker beetle that buries dead animals; the acorn elephant beetle, whose snout is so long that it must hold it straight out to keep from tripping over it; caterpillars that spin tents and roadways of silk; red ants that kidnap black ant babies and raise them as slaves; dancing scorpions; dung beetles that get their nourishment from animal droppings; male peacock moths that pay homage to their princess but don't eat a single meal as adults; and many other unusual creatures. On the way, you'll get to know a fascinating scientist widely regarded as the father of modern entomology. Through texts drawn from the beautiful written records that Fabre kept of everything he did and saw, and exquisite illustrations done in close, scientific detail, this encharning book reaches far beyond the boundaries of its subject to engage even those who didn't know they were interested in bugs.

The Boy Who Loved Bugs

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951097912
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description