The Colours of Animals (Classic Reprint): Their Meaning and Use, Especially Considered in the Case of Insects - Couverture souple
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The Colours of Animals: Their Meaning and Use offers a clear tour of how color, pattern, and appearance help creatures survive. Focusing largely on insects, it connects striking coloration to real science, not just stories or legends. The book invites readers to notice how warning colors, mimicry, and protective resemblance shape animal lives.
- Learn how bright and contrasting colors warn predators, and how some species use deception to hide or confuse enemies.
- See how color helps insects communicate, mate, and defend themselves, with accessible explanations of key ideas.
- Discover historical moments in science, including how Darwin and Wallace helped shape our understanding of color in nature.
- Explore examples across groups—from caterpillars and butterflies to reptiles, amphibians, and marine life—and why appearance matters in each case.
Ideal for curious readers who want takeaways they can observe in nature, classrooms, or field trials, and for anyone who enjoys the puzzle of how color serves living creatures.
The book uses vivid illustrations and careful explanations to show color as a functional tool in the natural world, not just ornament. It helps readers develop sharper powers of observation and a deeper appreciation for the science behind animal appearances.
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Leopold is delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. This means that we have checked every single page in every title, making it highly unlikely that any material imperfections – such as poor picture quality, blurred or missing text - remain. When our staff observed such imperfections in the original work, these have either been repaired, or the title has been excluded from the Leopold Classic Library catalogue. As part of our on-going commitment to delivering value to the reader, within the book we have also provided you with a link to a website, where you may download a digital version of this work for free. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience. If you would like to learn more about the Leopold Classic Library collection please visit our website at www.leopoldclassiclibrary.com
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The colours of animals: Their meaning and use - Especially considered in the case of insects is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1890. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of animal coloration, exploring how and why creatures have evolved a dazzling array of hues and patterns. The author takes a scientific approach, investigating the physical mechanisms behind color production, from the absorption of light by pigments to the intricate interplay of thin plates and diffraction. He then dives into the functional uses of color, showcasing how it can serve as camouflage, a warning signal, or a tool for attracting mates. The book's exploration of animal coloration reflects a broader historical interest in natural history and evolutionary theory, echoing the groundbreaking work of Charles Darwin and others who sought to understand the intricate relationships between organisms and their environments. The author emphasizes the role of natural selection in shaping these diverse adaptations, illustrating how colors can provide crucial advantages in the struggle for survival and reproduction. The book examines numerous examples from the animal kingdom, focusing on insects, particularly the Lepidoptera, to illustrate the myriad ways in which color can be used. The author delves into the intricacies of camouflage, discussing both general resemblances to surroundings and specific resemblances to inanimate objects. He also investigates the phenomenon of mimicry, where one species evolves to resemble another, often for protection from predators. The author's exploration of animal coloration provides a captivating glimpse into the adaptive strategies employed by nature, revealing how seemingly insignificant details like color can play a crucial role in the success of a species. 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 9781334691157_0
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