The Book of Beetles: A Life-size Guide to Six Hundred of Nature's Gems - Couverture rigide

Bouchard, Patrice

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 022608275X ISBN 13 : 9780226082752

Editeur : University of Chicago Press, 2014

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

More than one fifth of all known life forms on this planet are beetles. They are extraordinarily visually diverse: renowned British geneticist JBS Haldane, when asked what could be inferred about God from a study of His works, replied, An inordinate fondness for beetles. The Book of Beetles uncovers 600 significant examples, selected as part of a genome program. They are shown in glorious photographs, life size and in detail, alongside an engraving offering a side or open-winged view. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a commentary revealing notable characteristics, related species, and a diagnosis of the specimens importance in terms of taxonomy, rarity, behaviour, and scientific significance. Arranged taxonomically, this essential reference reveals the variety and importance of beetles for the first time.

Revue de presse :

"At first sight this may resemble a 'coffee table' book, but on closer examination it is rather more than that...

"Overall this is an interesting and attractive book." --Entomologist's Gazette

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: University of Chicago Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• ISBN 10: 022608275X
• ISBN 13: 9780226082752
• Reliure: Relié
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 656