Wasps. The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect

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Wasps are far more diverse than the familiar yellowjackets and hornets that harass picnickers and build nests under the eaves of our homes. These amazing, mostly solitary creatures thrive in nearly every habitat on Earth, and their influence on our lives is overwhelmingly beneficial. Wasps are agents of pest control in agriculture and gardens. They are subjects of study in medicine, engineering, and other important fields. Wasps pollinate flowers, engage in symbiotic relationships with other organisms, and create architectural masterpieces in the form of their nests. This richly illustrated book introduces you to some of the most spectacular members of the wasp realm, colourful in both appearance and lifestyle. From minute fairyflies to gargantuan tarantula hawks, wasps exploit almost every niche on the planet. So successful are they at survival that other organisms emulate their appearance and behaviour. The sting is the least reason to respect wasps and, as you will see, no reason to loathe them, either. Written by a leading authority on these remarkable insects, Wasps reveals a world of staggering variety and endless fascination. - Packed with more than 150 incredible colour illustrations - Includes a wealth of eye-popping infographics - Provides comprehensive treatments of most wasp families - Describes wasp species from all corners of the world - Covers wasp evolution, ecology, physiology, diversity, and behaviour - Highlights the positive relationships wasps share with humans and the environment Princeton, New Jersey. Princeton University Press. 256 pages, 150+ color & b/w photos and color illustrations, hardcover gr. 8 [16.3 x 23.7 cm].

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Title
Wasps. The Astonishing Diversity of a Misunderstood Insect
Author
Eaton, E. R.
Publication year
2021
Binding
Hardcover

ConchBooks

Harxheim, Germany

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Founded in 1985 we are specialized in worldwide literature on Mollusca and marine invertebrates. Our publishing house has meanwhile published approximately 60 titles on that field of interest. We have stocks of most available international books on Malacology and a huge amount of antiquarian literature, even of the latter most titles are only available once.

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