The Natural History Of Insects: A Guide to the World of Arthropods, Covering Many Insect Orders, Including Beetles, Flies, Stick Insects, Dragonflies, Ants and Wasps, as well as Microscopic Creatures - Softcover
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In the arthropoda phylum insects are one of the most successful species, and spiders are one of the largest groups. This book provides a fascinating overview of insects and spiders.
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Martin Walters is a writer, editor and naturalist. He studied zoology at Oxford University, and worked as a biological sciences editor at Cambridge University Press. He was responsible for developing the botany, ecology and natural history lists, before becoming a freelance editor and writer. He is a keen field naturalist, with a special interest in botany, bird habitats and conservation. Martin has published many books including field guides to birds and flowers, as well as nature reference titles.
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