Bibliograph

Insects, a portrait of the animal world, Paul Sterry

Type

Label

Insects, a portrait of the animal world, Paul Sterry

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Insects

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Paul Sterry

Sub title

a portrait of the animal world

Summary

When most people think of insects, they picture swarms of annoying, biting mosquitoes or voracious carpenter ants eating away at houses. But the world of insects is much more: a fascinating realm of more than a million species. The incredible diversity and adaptability of insects have helped them exist in a variety of environments and in adverse conditions. Evidence of insects exists in fossil records dating back millions of years, and they persist today in vast numbers despite humans' attempts to control them. And while many people still view them as mere pests, insects are also valued for the vital roles they play in the food chain, pollinating plants and preying on other insects. This vividly illustrated volume offers a guided tour of the insect world, examining a variety of species from across the globe. With 86 color photographs, this informative guide offers a lively introduction to the world of insects

Target audience

adult

Classification