9780259928973 - A Manual for the Study of Insects (Classic Reprint) di Comstock, John Henry (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book, first published in 1895, is a guide to the study of insects and their close relatives, which the author terms Arthropods. The text has been revised several times since its original printing, with the latest in 1929 by one of the author's students. The book aims to help readers understand the defining characteristics of the Arthropod phylum, and further to distinguish between the various classes within the phylum, including Spiders, Scorpions, Mites, and Insects. The bulk of the book is dedicated to educating the reader about insects, providing detailed descriptions of their anatomy, life cycles, and behaviors. The author also explains how to classify insects into their respective orders, and provides tables and illustrations to assist in identification. Insects are examined in the context of the broader history of life on Earth, with some discussion of their evolution. The reader will learn of the ways in which insects have been vital to life on our planet, and how they contribute to the maintenance of healthy ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.