Author: Hanson, P.E.; Nishida, K. (Illus)
Title: Insects and Other Arthropods of Tropical America
Description: Comstock Publishing 2016 384, col photos throughout. . PB. NEW. . This beautifully illustrated guide puts the focus on readily observable insects that one encounters while strolling through a tropical forest in the Americas. It is a general belief that insects in the tropics are larger and more colorful than insects in temperate regions, but this simply reflects a greater diversity of nearly all types of insects in the tropics. In addition to descriptions of the principal insect families, the reader will find a wealth of biological information that serves as an introduction to the natural history of insects and related classes. Sidebars on insect behavior and ecological factors enhance the descriptive accounts. Kenji Nishida's stunning photographs—many of which show insects in action in their natural settings—add appeal to every page. A final chapter provides a glimpse into the intriguing world of spiders, scorpions, crabs, and other arthropods.. [9780801456947]

Keywords: Central America; America; Field Guide; Insects; RESConsign 2016-10


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