Insecticidal Proteins and RNAi in the Control of Insects, Volume 65 in the Advances in Insect Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting cha……続きを見る
The queen honey bee is known to mate with multiple drones, and can produce over a million offspring in its lifetime. Its presence is vital to the growth and survival of a beehive. This reference boo……続きを見る
The Wax Moth: A Problem or a Solution? Covers the biology, development, morphometric characters, pheromones, mating and reproduction of the greater wax moth, which is a major pest in bee colonies. I……続きを見る
This reference book is the definitive guide to drone honey bees. The book equips readers with all the knowledge they need to know about drone bee biology and development, their role in the colony an……続きを見る
著者:Thomas Eisner
出版社: Harvard University Press
発売日: 2005年10月31日
Imagine beetles ejecting defensive sprays as hot as boiling water; female moths holding their mates for ransom; caterpillars disguising themselves as flowers by fastening petals to their bodies; ter……続きを見る
Despite being the biggest group of organisms inhabiting Earth in both diversity and sheer numbers, insects are barely commercialized. Most of the standard textbooks of applied entomology talk about ……続きを見る
著者:Arthur V. Evans
出版社: Princeton University Press
発売日: 2024年04月02日
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles
Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly writ……続きを見る
The fully revised and expanded second edition of the ground-breaking book that made the fascinating micro-moth group accessible to the general naturalist.
Written by a team of moth experts under the……続きを見る
著者:Dr. Ximena Nelson
出版社: Princeton University Press
発売日: 2024年06月04日
A beautifully illustrated guide to the natural history and breathtaking diversity of spiders around the world
Spiders are dominant predators in virtually every terrestrial ecosystem on the planet. A……続きを見る
**“Beautifully illustrated with color photographs, the book offers a view into parallels between seemingly out-of-this-world ant societies and our own, including cities, an intense work ethic, divis……続きを見る
Parasitoid wasps are cosmopolitan, numerous and enormously diverse with probably one million or more species worldwide, most of which occur in the moist tropics. Their ecological importance is enorm……続きを見る
The Formosan subterranean termite, Coptotermes formosanus, is the most destructive and invasive termite species globally. It is also the only termite species listed in the world's 100 worst invasive……続きを見る
Nikola Tesla's 'Tesla's Legacy - Collected Works of the Visionary Inventor Who Changed the Future' is a revolutionary collection of writings that showcases the genius and innovative spirit of one of……続きを見る
著者:Heather Swan
出版社: Penn State University Press
発売日: 2024年05月14日
Through narrative, verse, and art, Where the Grass Still Sings celebrates the many tiny creatures that play crucial roles in our ecosystemsーas well as the people on the front lines of the fight to ……続きを見る
著者:Armin Schieb
出版社: Princeton University Press
発売日: 2024年05月07日
Ants come alive on this fabulously illustrated journey into the heart of a bustling colony
Ants share a vibrant and complex communal life and remarkable abilities to communicate with each other. The……続きを見る
Honey bees are social insects; they live together in large, well-organized family groups comprising three castes: queen (fertile female), workers (sterile females) and drones (males). During honey f……続きを見る
Un libro pionero que muestra cómo, durante miles de años, el mosquito ha sido la fuerza determinante de nuestro destino.
La guerra contra el mosquito es la historia de nuestro mundo.
A través de los……続きを見る
«Uma obra-prima.» ー New York Review of Books O livro mais importante e urgente para ler neste momento. Plano Nacional de Leitura Ciências e Tecnologia - 15-18 anos - maiores de 18 anos «É nossa a r……続きを見る
David Quammen, um dos mais conceituados jornalistas científicos, traz-nos toda a verdade sobre o SARS-CoV-2, uma narrativa cativante e essencial para perceber a origem da pandemia que moldou a atual……続きを見る
TARGET AUDIENCE: Readers of books that make us love unusual life forms, The Book of Eels, The Soul of an Octopus, What a Fish Knows, Entangled Life.
ENTHUSIASTIC AND POSITIVE: The author’s writi……続きを見る
Una asombrosa exploración del azar como origen de toda la belleza y la diversidad del mundo.
¿Las cosas suceden por alguna razón o son fruto del azar? Filósofos y teólogos han reflexionado sobre est……続きを見る
Una síntesis ambiciosa e inspiradora escrita por uno de los mejores biólogos y más talentosos narradores.
Las leyes del Serengeti es el primer libro que expone cómo funciona la vida a escalas tan di……続きを見る
From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture
Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their ……続きを見る
著者:Sy Montgomery
出版社: Simon & Schuster
発売日: 2024年02月13日
“A hummingbird book that’s like themーzippy and fun . . . [It] will warm your heart while making you into an armchair ornithologist.” ーAssociated Press
The beloved New York Times–bestselling author……続きを見る
From the #1 bestselling author of Inside of a Dogand The Year of the Puppyー“an incredible journey into the olfactory world of man’s best friend” (O, The Oprah Magazine), Alexandra Horowitz’s follow……続きを見る
In 'The Structure and Life-history of the Cockroach (Periplaneta orientalis),' Alfred Denny and L.C. Miall compile a thorough and sophisticated exploration into the anatomy and developmental stages ……続きを見る
With few exceptions, insects are perceived in industrialized countries as undesirable pests. In reality, relatively few insects interfere with us or our resources. Most have benign or positive effec……続きを見る
Earthworm Ecology, Second Edition updates the most comprehensive work available on earthworm ecology with extensive revisions of the original chapters. New chapters analyze the history of earthworm ……続きを見る
The chemical study of insects has been growing for four decades, and with it an interest in how insects make their pheromones, hormones, defensive secretions, venoms, pigments and surface coverings.……続きを見る
“A terrific book…A thoughtful explanation of how the dramatic decline of insect species and numbers poses a dire threat to all life on earth.” (Booklist, Starred Review)
In the tradition of Rachel C……続きを見る