PublishedPrinceton University Press, September 2013 |
ISBN9780691124957 |
FormatHardcover, 496 pages |
Dimensions25.4cm × 20.3cm × 3.6cm |
Bugs Rule! provides a lively introduction to the biology and natural history of insects and their noninsect cousins, such as spiders, scorpions, and centipedes. This richly illustrated textbook features more than 830 color photos, a concise overview of the basics of entomology, and numerous sidebars that highlight and explain key points.
Detailed chapters cover each of the major insect groups, describing their physiology, behaviors, feeding habits, reproduction, human interactions, and more. Ideal for nonscience majors and anyone seeking to learn more about insects and their arthropod relatives, Bugs Rule! offers a one-of-a-kind gateway into the world of these amazing creatures.
Places a greater emphasis on natural history than standard textbooks on the subject
Covers the biology and natural history of all the insect orders
Provides a thorough review of the noninsect arthropods, such as spiders, scorpions, centipedes, millipedes, and crustaceans
Features more than 830 color photos
Highlights the importance of insects and other arthropods, including their impact on human society
An online illustration package is available to professors
