A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world
Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely scratches the surface. In Beetles of the World, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard-two of the world's foremost beetle experts-celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance.
Providing concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, Beetles of the World explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification-as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.
| ISBN: | 9780691240732 |
| Publication date: | 15th August 2023 |
| Author: | M V L Barclay, Patrice Bouchard |
| Publisher: | Princeton University Press |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 240 pages |
| Series: | A Guide to Every Family |
| Genres: |
Wildlife: butterflies, other insects and spiders: general interest Ecological science, the Biosphere |
A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world
Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely scratches the surface. In Beetles of the World, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard-two of the world's foremost beetle experts-celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance.
Providing concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, Beetles of the World explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification-as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.
Beetles of the World features in the following genres: Wildlife: butterflies, other insects and spiders: general interest, Ecological science, the Biosphere
Beetles of the World is available in Hardback
Beetles of the World was written by M V L Barclay, Patrice Bouchard and published by Princeton University Press
Beetles of the World has 240 pages
Yes it is part of A Guide to Every Family series
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