There are more than 36,000 described species in the family Cerambycidae in the world. With the significant increase of international trade in the recent decades, many cerambycid species have become ma
Butterflies Backyard Guide is an illustrated resource with more than fifty butterflies for gardeners and butterfly enthusiasts to identify. The book offers photos and information about each butterfly
Humans and flies look nothing alike, yet their genetic circuits are remarkably similar. Here, Lewis I. Held, Jr compares the genetics and development of the two to review the evidence for deep homology, the biggest discovery from the emerging field of evolutionary developmental biology. Remnants of the operating system of our hypothetical common ancestor 600 million years ago are compared in chapters arranged by region of the body, from the nervous system, limbs and heart, to vision, hearing and smell. Concept maps provide a clear understanding of the complex subjects addressed, while encyclopaedic tables offer comprehensive inventories of genetic information. Written in an engaging style with a reference section listing thousands of relevant publications, this is a vital resource for scientific researchers, and graduate and undergraduate students.
“May 17: I was born today! It’s a beautiful, sunny spring day!” This is the diary of P. Mantis, one of 150 brothers and sisters born on a garden bush. P. Mantis is an amazing insect: she can make hers
The world of insects is full of strange surprises, including beetles that eject boiling-hot liquid and moths that look like hummingbirds. This high-interest topic uncovers some really strange insects
Say hello to bees, ants, butterflies, and more! Insects is a colorful photo-filled animal-science reference book for young readers and browsers. Not only will kids discover basic topics such as habita
Describes how the abilities of some insects have helped them to survive for 400 million years, including the group behavior of ants, the scavenger habits of cockroaches, the adaptations of weevils, an
Moths aren’t like other insects. These creatures are truly magnificent! Readers will learn about 12 different species of moths, each of with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information abo
Not all beetles are scary! Readers will learn about 12 different species of beetles, each of with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Information about life cycles, habitats, and body parts is
Dragonflies aren’t like other insects. These creatures are truly dazzling! Readers will learn about 12 different species of dragonflies, each of with unusual and unexpected colors and patterns. Inform
Fruit flies are a major issue facing horticultural producers, and as global warming and species migration become more prevalent issues there is an urgent need for easy identification of these pests. A
Recent years have seen extensive research in the molecular underpinnings of symbiotic plant-fungal interactions. Molecular Mycorrhizal Symbiosis is a timely collection of work that will bridge the gap
Like fluttering shards of stained glass, butterflies possess a unique power to pierce and stir the human soul. Indeed, the ancient Greeks explicitly equated the two in a single word,psyche, so that fr
