Metamorphosis
how insects are changing our world
$32.75
- Hardcover
216 pages
- Release Date
31 March 2024
Summary
The Astonishing World of Insects: A Metamorphosis
Insects are bizarre. Their alien-like forms are unlike anything else on Earth. They outnumber humans 200 million to one, shaping our planet into the vibrant world we inhabit.
From the amazing resilin protein that allows fleas to jump, to the mosquito’s proboscis inspiring smart needles, and the computational secrets hidden in locust swarms, Erica McAlister and Adrian Washbourne explore the fascinating world of insects. Discov…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781486318902 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1486318908 |
| Author: | Erica McAlister, Adrian Washbourne |
| Publisher: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Imprint: | CSIRO Publishing |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 216 |
| Release Date: | 31 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 195mm x 130mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“Combining charm, humour and a museum worth of facts, this is a brilliant read that will change your thinking towards our insect friends.” – Dr Bryan Lessard“McAlister and Washbourne have produced a wonderful book, one that’ll certainly appeal to insect enthusiasts, butalso one that deserves to be read more widely” – Gary Harris * Society for Insect Studies Circular 228 *
About The Author
Erica McAlister
Erica McAlister is Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum, London. She is the author of the acclaimed books The Secret Life of Flies and The Inside Out of Flies (CSIRO Publishing). Adrian Washbourne is an award-winning producer for BBC Radio 4.
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