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The Senses of Insects (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Auguste Forel

 
9780266528227: The Senses of Insects (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how insects sense their world and how those senses guide their behavior.

In The Senses of Insects, Forel explains the organs of sense and how their functions connect with nerve activity. The work blends biology and psychology to show how insects perceive, remember, and respond to their surroundings. It discusses two main kinds of nervous activity—automatic instinct and plastic, adaptive responses—and describes how these play out in insects, especially bees.

  • Clear explanations of vision, smell, taste, and other senses in insects
  • Ideas about memory, attention, and how insects link sensations to actions
  • Insights into how instinct and adaptation shape behavior over generations
  • Experiments and observations that illuminate how insects navigate their world

Ideal for readers of science and nature who want a thoughtful look at how small creatures understand their environment.

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