9781332742172 - The Life-Story of Insects (Classic Reprint) de Carpenter, George H. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history and significance of insect transformations providing a comprehensive overview of the remarkable changes that many insects go through throughout their lives. The author discusses the concept of growth through multiple instars between different life stages, and the shedding of skin as a key part of the growth process for insects. The text emphasizes the dramatic metamorphosis seen in insects with complete transformations, such as butterflies, beetles, and flies, including the hidden development of wings and other adult features within the larval stage. The author compares this to the more gradual changes seen in insects with incomplete transformations, such as grasshoppers and cockroaches. By examining the diversity of insect life histories and the adaptations that have evolved over time, the book sheds light on the fascinating and complex world of insects and their role within the broader context of zoology. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.