Bugs Rule! An Introduction to the World of Insects

Name: Bugs Rule! An Introduction to the World of Insects
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ISBN: 9780691124957

ISBN-10: 0691124957

ISBN-13: 9780691124957

Edition: 2013

Authors: W. Cranshaw

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Bugs Rule! provides a lively introduction to the biology and natural history of insects and their noninsect cousins, such as spiders, scorpions, and centipedes. This richly illustrated textbook features more than 830 color photos, a concise overview of the basics of entomology, and numerous sidebars that highlight and explain key points. Detailed chapters cover each of the major insect groups, describing their physiology, behaviors, feeding habits, reproduction, human interactions, and more.Ideal for nonscience majors and anyone seeking to learn more about insects and their arthropod relatives, Bugs Rule! offers a one-of-a-kind gateway into the world of these amazing creatures.Places a…

Book details

List price: $37.95
Copyright year: 2013
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Publication date: 9/15/2013
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 496
Size: 8.00" wide x 10.00" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.158
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgments



Introduction to the Arthropods



What One Sees on the Outside-External Features of Insects



The Internal Organization



Growth and Metamorphosis



The Arachnids-Spiders, Scorpions, Mites, and Other Eight-Legged Wonders



The "Other" Arthropods



Oldies but Goodies



Insects Fly!



Jumpers and Strollers-Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Walkingsticks



Variety Is the Spice of Life-Some Minor, but Interesting, Insect Orders



Roach Cities and Assassin Cousins



Lousy Nitpickers



Life on an All-Fluid Diet



Insect Bruisers and Their Lacewinged Cousins



City Builders That Rule



Scale-Winged Beauties and Custom Homebuilders



"Gift" Bearers of Plague-or a Plump Insect Wedding Present



Marvels of the Air-Two-Winged Wonders



State Insects



Largest Arthropods



Summary of Features of the Hexapod Orders


Glossary


Index