The Complete Insect : : Anatomy, Physiology, Evolution, and Ecology / / / ed. by David A. Grimaldi.

• Superior document: Title is part of eBook package: De Gruyter EBOOK PACKAGE COMPLETE 2023 English
• MitwirkendeR: DeVries, Phil,; Grimaldi, David A.,; Penz, Carla,
• HerausgeberIn: Grimaldi, David A.,
• Author: Penz, Carla,
• Place / Publishing House: Princeton, NJ : : : Princeton University Press, , [2023]; ©2023
• Year of Publication: 2023
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (368 p.) :; 150 color illus.

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world's most extraordinary animalsWith an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing a close-up look at their fascinating anatomy, physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, and more. It features hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from familiar ants to iridescent jewel beetles. A celebration of the rich complexity of insect life, The Complete Insect is a must-have book for insect enthusiasts and armchair naturalists.An absorbing, wide-ranging, and beautiful exploration of the fascinating natural history of insectsFeatures a wealth of stunning full-color photographs from the fieldIncludes photomicrographs and electron micrographs that offer a rare view of normally invisible structuresExamines the complex relationship between humans and insectsIntegrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior

Table of Contents

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Foreword -- Editor's Preface: The World of Insects -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Structure and Function -- Chapter 3. Wings and Flight -- Chapter 4. Development, Metamorphosis, and Growth -- Chapter 5. Natural History -- Chapter 6. Impacts on Humans and the Environment -- Glossary -- Further Reading -- Index -- Picture Credits -- Acknowledgments