Firefly Encyclopedia of Insects and SpidersChristopher O'Toole Combining authoritative, easy-to-read essays with accurate illustrations and full color photographs, this encyclopedia covers all of the families that encompass the million-plus species of insects and spiders. A unique and thoroughly current volume, it includes:
In addition to a comprehensive text, each species entry also has a Factfile for quick retrieval of essential data:
Scientists, zoologists and expert researchers have contributed specially commissioned articles. These specialists, all experts in their fields, are actively involved in conducting frontline scientific or behavioral research. The inclusion of their latest findings and interpretations sets this title apart. |
Contents
What is an Arthropod? | 10 |
Millipedes and Centipedes | 16 |
INSECTS | 23 |
Copyright | |
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abdomen adult Africa animals antennae ants aphids aquatic arachnids arthropods attack Australia bees beetles behavior birds body bugs burrow butterflies caterpillars cells cephalothorax cerci chelicerae chemical cockroaches colony color compound eyes courtship crickets crops cuticle damselflies defense develop dragonflies dung earwigs eggs feed female fleas flies flight flowers forewings genus glands habitats hairs hatch head hindwings honeybees host instars known larvae leaf Lepidoptera lice live male mandibles mantids mating mayfly millipedes mites molt moths moths Superfamily mouthparts muscles nest nymphs ovipositor pairs of legs parasitic parasitoids pedipalps pests pheromones plant pollination predators prey produce pseudoscorpions Pterygota pupa pupal queen range reproductive resemble scorpionflies scorpions secretions segments silk skin species sperm spermatophore spiders stage stick insects Subclass subfamily suborders Superfamily surface termites thorax thrips ticks tion tissues tracheae trees tropical usually wasps wingless wings workers worldwide