Wasps : : The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect / / Eric R. Eaton, Eric R. Eaton.
The ultimate visual journey into the beautiful and complex world of waspsWasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and t...
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| Superior document: | Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2021 English |
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| Place / Publishing House: | Princeton, NJ : : Princeton University Press, , [2021] ©2021 |
| Year of Publication: | 2021 |
| Language: | English |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (256 p.) :; 150 color photos |
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Table of Contents:
- Frontmatter
- Contents
- Introduction What is a wasp
- 1 Evolution The Origin of Wasps
- 2 Anatomy Structure and Function
- 3 Metamorphosis Purpose in Transformation
- 4 Beauty Purpose Expressed in Structural Design
- 5 Ecology The Place of Wasps in Ecosystems
- 6 Diversity Success Through Variation
- 7 Behavior Instinctive Complexity
- 8 Wasp Mimics Protection by Deception
- 9 Enemies of Wasps Subverting the Sting
- 10 Wasps and People A Misunderstood Relationship
- 11 A Wasp Family Album Microcosm of Diversity
- Glossary
- Useful References
- Index
- Picture Credits
- Acknowledgments