The Trichoptera (Caddis-Flies) Of Australia And New Zealand
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Faded spine;
A landmark in entomological science, The Trichoptera (Caddis-Flies) of Australia and New Zealand stands as the definitive authority on one of the Southern Hemisphere's most ecologically significant insect orders. This exhaustive scientific monograph systematically describes and illustrates the full spectrum of caddisfly species native to Australia and New Zealand, presenting detailed taxonomic classifications, morphological descriptions, and precise anatomical figures that remain indispensable to researchers in the field. Produced under the auspices of the British Museum (Natural History), the work reflects the rigorous scholarly standards of mid-twentieth-century natural history, combining meticulous observation with authoritative taxonomic judgment across a vast and varied region. Co-authored by two of Britain's foremost entomologists, Martin E. Mosely and D. E. Kimmins, this volume chronicles decades of specimen collection, museum curation, and comparative analysis to deliver a comprehensive regional survey of Trichoptera. Its significance extends beyond taxonomy — caddisflies serve as vital bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health, making this reference text a cornerstone for ecologists, limnologists, and conservation biologists alike. For any serious student of Australasian entomology or freshwater biology, this rare and authoritative work raises as many questions about the region's ecological past as it answers about its extraordinary insect diversity.
Author: Martin E. Mosely And D. E. Kimmins
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, British Museum (Natural History) / Printed by Order of the Trustees of the British Museum
Genre: Zoology
Edition: 1st ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Faded spine;
A landmark in entomological science, The Trichoptera (Caddis-Flies) of Australia and New Zealand stands as the definitive authority on one of the Southern Hemisphere's most ecologically significant insect orders. This exhaustive scientific monograph systematically describes and illustrates the full spectrum of caddisfly species native to Australia and New Zealand, presenting detailed taxonomic classifications, morphological descriptions, and precise anatomical figures that remain indispensable to researchers in the field. Produced under the auspices of the British Museum (Natural History), the work reflects the rigorous scholarly standards of mid-twentieth-century natural history, combining meticulous observation with authoritative taxonomic judgment across a vast and varied region. Co-authored by two of Britain's foremost entomologists, Martin E. Mosely and D. E. Kimmins, this volume chronicles decades of specimen collection, museum curation, and comparative analysis to deliver a comprehensive regional survey of Trichoptera. Its significance extends beyond taxonomy — caddisflies serve as vital bioindicators of freshwater ecosystem health, making this reference text a cornerstone for ecologists, limnologists, and conservation biologists alike. For any serious student of Australasian entomology or freshwater biology, this rare and authoritative work raises as many questions about the region's ecological past as it answers about its extraordinary insect diversity.