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LEGATURA EDITORIALE. Zustand: NUOVO. A fanciful collection featuring gorgeous detailed imagery of the world's most fabulous insects Discover the Titan of the Amazon, the antosaur,fabulous butterflies with birdlike wings, and even more of the world's most unbelievable insects in this collectible volume. Richly illustrated and written by eminent entomologists, this work unveils 50 insects (from among the million hopefuls) that illustrate the beauty and strangeness of this universe, their world so close and yet so mysterious. What is this beetle that symbolized the sun for the Egyptians? Who is the Maoris' god of ugly things? How did Darwin predict the existence of a butterfly without ever having seen one? The diversity and sheer global number of insects influences the balance of terrestrial natural environments. They evoke both our fear and fascination. Some were worshipped, others inspire technical uses, and often, their appeal inspires artists or poets. That's why this book also explores how insects have inspired artwork and scientific innovation throughout history. Pagg. 240, rilegato.…

Zustand: New. 304, col photos. . HB. NEW. . Text French. What do beetles eat? Why do some beetles roll a ball of dung? What are beetle "gardeners"? How do beetles communicate with each other? Why does the glow-worm emit light? How do aquatic beetles breathe underwater? How do beetles withstand the cold? This book answers these questions, and much more: it reveals the habits of some of the 20,000 species of European beetles, with illustrations showing their diversity and ecological importance.* High quality photographs, many original, with up-to-date observations.* an unparalleled work amongst natural history publications over the last thirty years.* A text for both the knowledgeable entomologist and the amateur nature lover, allowing better understanding of the important role these insects occupy in our environment.French description: Que mangent les Coléoptères ? Pourquoi certains scarabées roulent-ils une « pilule » de bouse ? Que sont les Coléoptères « jardiniers » ? Comment les Coléoptères communiquent-ils entre eux ? Pourquoi le Ver luisant émet-il de la lumière ? Comment les dytiques et les gyrins respirent-ils sous l'eau ? Comment les Coléoptères résistent-ils au froid ? Cet ouvrage répond à ces questions, et bien plus encore : il révèle les moeurs de certaines des quelques 20 000 espèces de Coléoptères d'Europe, dont il illustre la diversité surprenante comme l'importance écologique. Une iconographie de qualité et souvent originale au service d'observations actualisées. Un ouvrage sans équivalent dans l'édition naturaliste des trente dernières années. Un texte intéressant l'entomologiste comme l'amateur curieux de nature, qui permet de mieux comprendre la place prééminente qu'occupent ces insectes dans notre environnement. [9782603026052].…

xxv + 402pp.+ frontispice, brochure originale, 23cm., non coupé, bon état, R38152.