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An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis. A concise guide to the insect orders and to what makes insects special and successful. The book is in three sections: * a straightforward introduction to insect biology; * a section on field work; and * an order-by-order catalogue of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinct To make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner. Throughout, the book is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes. Includes a pictoral aid the identification of the orders and key references. Contains specially commissioned illustrations by RICHARD LEWINGTON.

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Book category Books in English Mathematics & science Biology, life sciences Zoology & animal sciences

• Full title: Essential Entomology
• Author: George C. McGavin
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 328
• EAN: 9780198500025
• ISBN: 0198500025
• ID: 04033201
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Weight: 562 g
• Dimensions: 246 × 171 × 15 mm
• Date of publishing: 12. April 2001

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