Scale Insects and the National Collection reveals how Coccidae research shaped an enduring archive.
This concise history traces the development of scale insect study, the people who built the National Collection, and the methods used to preserve its valuable material for future science. The book surveys the early work, key figures, and turning points that defined American entomology’s handling of scale insects. It explains how researchers organized, identified, and preserved specimens, and how their efforts laid the groundwork for ongoing taxonomic and quarantine work. What you’ll experience
Ideal for readers of natural history, museum studies, and the history of science, this edition offers a focused look at how a national collection supports research, policy, and education.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed historical account of the National Collection of Coccidae, which is part of the national collection of insects. It discusses the work of early entomologists and the role they played in accumulating and identifying the collection over a span of decades. The text also offers a comprehensive guide to the methods used in preserving and studying scale insects and concludes by emphasizing the importance of depositing type specimens in central repositories for authoritative future identification. 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 réf. du vendeur 9781334452536_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 742 pages. 9.02x5.98x1.48 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1334452539
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
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