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Carpenter, George H.

9781332742172: The Life-Story of Insects (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332742173 ISBN 13 : 9781332742172

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Among the manifold operations of living creatures few have more strongly impressed the casual observer or more deeply interested the thoughtful student than the transformations of insects. The schoolboy watches the tiny green caterpillars hatched from eggs laid on a cabbage leaf by the common white butterfly, or maybe rears successfully a batch of silkworms through the changes and chances of their lives, while the naturalist questions yet again the 'how' and 'why' of these common though wondrous life-stories, as he seeks to trace their course more fully than his predecessors knew.

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the Life-Story of Insects By George H. Carpenter

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332742173
ISBN 13: 9781332742172
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 150
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The Life-Story of Insects (Classic Reprint)

George H. Carpenter

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ISBN 10 : 1332742173 ISBN 13 : 9781332742172

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and significance of insect transformations providing a comprehensive overview of the remarkable changes that many insects go through throughout their lives. The author discusses the concept of growth through multiple instars between different life stages, and the shedding of skin as a key part of the growth process for insects. The text emphasizes the dramatic metamorphosis seen in insects with complete transformations, such as butterflies, beetles, and flies, including the hidden development of wings and other adult features within the larval stage. The author compares this to the more gradual changes seen in insects with incomplete transformations, such as grasshoppers and cockroaches. By examining the diversity of insect life histories and the adaptations that have evolved over time, the book sheds light on the fascinating and complex world of insects and their role within the broader context of zoology. 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. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781332742172_0

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