Alien Worlds: How Insects Conquered the Earth, and Why Their Fate Will Determine Our Future
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A beautifully illustrated journey into the hidden realm of insects
Life on Earth depends on the busy activities of insects, but global populations of these teeming creatures are currently under threat, with grave consequences for us all. Alien Worlds presents insects and other arthropods as you have never seen them before, explaining how they conquered the planet and why there are so many of them, and shedding light on the evolutionary marvels that enabled them to thrive. Blending glorious imagery with entertaining and informative science writing, this book takes you inside the hidden realm of insects and reveals why their fate carries profound implications for our own.Spectacular photos provide a rare, up-close look at the alien worlds of insectsSheds light on the origins and wondrous diversity of insectsDiscusses how insects first took to the air and colonised the far corners of our planetExplores the extraordinary sensory world of insectsExplains the remarkable success of social insects, from termites and ants to bees and wasps
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0691253587
ISBN13:9780691253589
Release Date:August 2023
Publisher:Princeton University Press
Length:496 Pages
Weight:2.75 lbs.
Dimensions:1.4" x 5.8" x 8.7"
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