Inhaltsangabe
Excerpt from Insect Architecture
If it be granted that making discoveries is one of the most satisfactory of human pleasures, then we may without hesitation affirm, that the study ofainsects is one of the most delightful branches of natural history, for it affords peculiar facilities for its pursuit. These facilities are found in the almost inexhaustible variety which insects present to the curious Observer. As a proof of the extraordinary number of insects within a limited field of observation, Mr. Stephens informs us, that in the Short space of forty days, between the middle of June and the beginning of August, he found, in the vicinity of Ripley, specimens Of above two thousand four hundred species of insects exclusive of caterpillars and grubs, - a number amounting to nearly a fourth of the insects ascertained to be indigenous. He further tells us, that, among these specimens, although the ground had, in former seasons, been frequently explored, there were about one hundred species altogether new, and not before in any collection which he had inspected, including several new genera; while many insects reputed scarce were in con siderable plenty.ale The localities of insects are, to a certain extent, constantly changing; and thus the study of them has, in this circumstance, as well as in their manifold abundance, a source of perpetual'variety. Insects, also, which are plentiful one year, frequently become scarce, or disappear altogether, the next - a fact strikingly illustrated by the uncommon abundance, in 1826 and 1827, of the seven-spot lady-bird Coccz'nella septempunctata) in the vicinity Of London, though during the two succeeding summers this insect was comparatively scarce, while the small two-spot lady-bird (coccz'nella bz'punctata) was plentiful.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Weitere beliebte Ausgaben desselben Titels
Suchergebnisse für Insect Architecture (Classic Reprint)
Foto des Verkäufers
Insect Architecture (Classic Reprint)
Print-on-DemandAnbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 5 von 5 Sternen
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book describes the diverse and curious methods insects use to protect their eggs to ensure the survival of their species, including constructing nests and shelters, and using their own bodies as shields. While social wasp and beehives are widely known, the author focuses on solitary species and their remarkable individual techniques. These protective measures employ strategies as varied as the insects themselves, ranging from simple burrows to elaborate cocoons and fortresses. The book offers fascinating insights into the intricate lives of these small creatures and the remarkable diversity of their behaviors. It highlights the significance of insects as key players in the natural world and the inspiration they provide for fields such as architecture and design. Through the author's engaging prose, readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the intricate and often unseen world of insects and their vital role in maintaining the balance of nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330197240_0
Neu kaufen
EUR 21,70
Versand gratis
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar
Beispielbild für diese ISBN
Insect Architecture Classic Reprint
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
Verkäuferbewertung 4 von 5 Sternen
PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LW-9781330197240
Neu kaufen
EUR 27,38
EUR 5,79 Versand
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Versand von Vereinigtes Königreich nach USA
Anzahl: 15 verfügbar
Foto des Verkäufers
INSECT ARCHITECTURE (CLASSIC R
Anbieter: moluna, Greven, Deutschland
Verkäuferbewertung 4 von 5 Sternen
Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Insect ArchitectureIf it be granted that making discoveries is one of the most satisfactory of human pleasures, then we may without hesitation affirm, that the study ofainsects is one of the most delightful br. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2147737913
Neu kaufen
EUR 31,83
EUR 48,99 Versand
Versand von Deutschland nach USA
Versand von Deutschland nach USA
Anzahl: Mehr als 20 verfügbar