Essential entomology : an order-by-order introduction / George C. McGavin ; with illustrations by Richard Lewington.
An introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis and explains what makes insects successful. The book is in three sections: first is a straightforward introduction to insect biology; followed by a section on field work; lastly an order-by-order catalog 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 and is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes. A pictoral guide, specially commissioned by Richard Lewington, is included to aid in the identification of the orders.
Record details
- ISBN: 0198500025
- ISBN: 9780198500025
- Physical Description: vi, 318 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Publisher: Oxford ; Oxford University Press, 2001.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-312) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Insect evolution and biology -- Guide to the insect orders -- The insect orders -- Fieldwork. |
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Subject: | Entomology. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Kirtland Community College Library | QL 463 .M343 2001 | 30775305499643 | General Collection | Available | - |