The Bees of the World - Rilegato

Michener, Charles D.

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ISBN 10: 0801861330 ISBN 13: 9780801861338

Casa editrice: Johns Hopkins University Press, 2000

Riassunto

A comprehensive, worldwide treatment of all groups of bees - 1200 genera and subgenera, including more than 16,000 species. In extensive introductory sections, Charles D. Michener examines the evolution of bees from wasps, the relations of the families of bees to one another, the evolution of bees in relation to that of flowering plants, the nesting behaviour of solitary and social bees, and the structure of immature and adult bees. Drawing on these considerations as well as the fossil record, he speculates on the attributes of the protobee, the common ancestor of all bees. He also cites the major literature on bee biology and describes the need for further research on the systematics and natural history of bees, including their importance as pollinators of crops and natural vegetation. The greater part of the work consists of a treatment of bee systematics, with keys (many of them regional) for identification to the subgenus level. For each genus or subgenus, Michener includes a brief natural history describing geographical range, number of species and noteworthy information pertaining to nesting or floral biology.

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Recensione:

"Michener has produced what is properly labeled a magnum opus. Ambrosia." -- David W. Roubik, Science

"This definitive reference by an acclaimed expert accounts for 1200 genera/subgenera and 16,000 species of bees in the world... Useful guide for entomologists, biologists, botanists, ecologists, and students." -- Southeastern Naturalist

"Magnificent book... Should appeal not only to entomologists interested in bees, but also to ecologists looking for an overview of bee biology." -- Christopher O'Toole, Nature

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"It is a masterpiece, an instant classic of entomology." -- Edward O. Wilson

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• Editore: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0801861330
• ISBN 13: 9780801861338
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 872