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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating world of parasitic insects known as Sarcopsyllids or burrowing fleas. It presents a unique insight into these highly specialized creatures that have evolved to remain stationary on their hosts. The book begins with a historical perspective on the study of Sarcopsyllids, tracing their discovery and classification from the 16th century to the present day. It then dives into the morphology and anatomy of these insects, highlighting their remarkable adaptations, such as their reduced thoracic tergites, vestigial eyes, and powerful piercing mouthparts. This book also examines the diversity of Sarcopsyllid species, their geographical distribution, and their relationships to other flea families. The author sheds light on the ecological and physiological aspects of these parasites, discussing their host preferences, feeding habits, and reproductive strategies. Intriguingly, the book explores the symbiotic relationships between Sarcopsyllids and their hosts, including mutualistic and parasitic interactions. The author concludes by emphasizing the significance of Sarcopsyllids in understanding arthropod evolution and their impact on the health and ecology of their hosts. This book serves as a comprehensive reference for entomologists, parasitologists, and anyone interested in the fascinating world of fleas and their extraordinary adaptations. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331951148_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331951148
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331951148
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)