Author : Richard Jones
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 41,44 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0007310773
This illustrated book is a celebration of the insect universe, exploring their amazing forms and functions, their fascinating behaviour and the enormous impact they have on our lives. It looks at insects in all their extremes, from the biggest, fastest and fiercest to the best nest builder, most devious hunter and deadliest bride.
Author : Discovery Channel
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 36,11 MB
Release : 2007-04-20
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0787986631
Discusses some of the wildest, craziest bugs in some crazy categories.
Author : Karen McGhee
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 37,38 MB
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538274698
From the exceptionally large molars of the panda bear to a crab that can punch at a high speed, animal adaptations can be spectacular—and extreme! In this book, dozens of animals from all over the world are described in incredible detail with accompanying full-color photographs. Spiders with a superlong leg span, whales that click at decibel levels like that of an airplane, and more will engage readers with the animal kingdom in a new and exciting way. Divided by continent, this book also aids readers’ understanding of differences in habitat and animal type by geographic location.
Author : Kikuo Iwabuchi
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 44,91 MB
Release : 2020-02-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9811509581
This book provides an overview of our current understanding of polyembryony in insects. The study of polyembronic insects has advanced considerably over the last several decades.The book shows the exciting potential of polyembryonic insects and their impact on life sciences. It describes the mechanisms of polyembryogenesis; tissue-compatible invasion of the host, which is the first case of compatible cellular interaction between phylogenetically distant organisms without rejection; the sex differences in defense; and the environmental regulation of caste structure. The first book devoted to polyembryony in insects, it draws on the author’s research on polyembryonic wasps from 1990 to the present day, covering various topics such as polyembryogenesis in vitro, host-parasite interaction, sex differences in soldier function/humoral toxic factor, and the transcription analysis of polyembryogenesis.It is intended not only for researchers in the field of entomology, parasitology, ontogeny, reproductive biology, developmental biology, sociobiology, and evolutionary developmental biology (Evo-Devo), but also for postgraduate students in these fields.
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 12,40 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 076604792X
The Arctic and Antarctica are two of the most extreme environments in the world. They are freezing cold, wind-blown, lip-cracking dry, and pitch-black for half of the year, but despite these extreme conditions, many magnificent animals call these icy worlds home. Scientists have been amazed and curious about how animals survive in such extremely cold places with limited food. To find out, they have been traveling to the icy worlds to study these extreme animals. Their hard work has revealed incredible findings.
Author : Deirdre A. Prischmann
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 36,5 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Arthropoda
ISBN : 1429612673
Describes the world of arthropods, including characteristics, life cycles, and defenses.
Author : Phd Wheeler-Toppen
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 31,38 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1491401664
"Explores various extreme insect adaptations throughout the world, including meganosed flies, assassin bugs, and bombardier beetles"--
Author : Ana María Rodríguez
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 36,12 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780766036987
"Explains why caves are extreme environments and examines how vampire bats, giant water bugs, and other animals have adapted to the harsh conditions"--Provided by publisher.
Author : Kelli Hicks
Publisher : Science in My World: Level 2
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 45,34 MB
Release : 2021-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781039600379
Do they buzz, fly, bite, or sting? Discover some incredible facts about insects in this colorful book.
Author : Gilbert Waldbauer
Publisher : Prometheus Books
Page : 311 pages
File Size : 35,37 MB
Release : 2010-05-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1615924078
This fascinating, beautifully illustrated book profiles twenty "troublesome bugs," showing how the study of these creatures has led scientists to many basic discoveries that have enhanced our understanding of life. The reader learns how an American entomologist was awarded France’s gold medal of honor for rescuing the French wine industry from destruction by the aphid-like "grape phylloxera"; how the World Health Organization almost completely eradicated malaria through the use of DDT before the insect adapted to the insecticide and became resistant; how some insects disguise themselves to avoid detection; how others survive the subzero temperatures of winter; why some flies have a uterus and a mammary gland; and many more strange and tantalizing true tales about these wonderful, troublesome "pests"—pests that have taught us vital lessons about survival, nature, and the environment.
