9781333482015 - An Essay on the Development of the Mouth Parts of Certain Insects (Classic Reprint) de Smith, John B. (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 challenges common assumptions about insect mouthparts, offering a comprehensive analysis that will transform your understanding of insect evolution. The author presents evidence to support his radical new theory: that all insect mouthparts, regardless of their apparent diversity, are derived from a single basic structure. Through meticulous observations and careful dissections, the author traces the evolutionary journey of these anatomical features, demonstrating how specialization and adaptation have led to the bewildering array of mouthpart forms we see today. This fascinating and thought-provoking work provides groundbreaking insights into the origins and evolution of one of nature's most intricate and diverse organ systems. 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.