Insects Of Hong Kong
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark reference in entomology, Insects of Hong Kong presents a comprehensive survey of the remarkable insect life inhabiting one of Asia's most densely populated yet ecologically diverse regions. Authored by three distinguished naturalists — D.S. Hill, Phyllis Hore, and I.W.B. Thornton — the work catalogues the extraordinary breadth of insect species found across Hong Kong's varied habitats, from its lush hillside forests to its coastal margins, detailing taxonomy, distribution, and biological characteristics with scientific precision and clarity. The volume stands as an authoritative contribution to Asian natural history, illustrating how a small but ecologically complex territory can harbour an astonishing diversity of insect fauna. Written with the rigour of field researchers who intimately know their subject, the text bridges academic entomology and accessible natural history, making it an indispensable resource for both the professional scientist and the dedicated amateur naturalist. For anyone captivated by the hidden world of insects thriving beneath the surface of one of the world's most iconic cities, this remains an essential and deeply rewarding study.
Author: D.S. Hill, Phyllis Hore, I.W.B. Thornton
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A landmark reference in entomology, Insects of Hong Kong presents a comprehensive survey of the remarkable insect life inhabiting one of Asia's most densely populated yet ecologically diverse regions. Authored by three distinguished naturalists — D.S. Hill, Phyllis Hore, and I.W.B. Thornton — the work catalogues the extraordinary breadth of insect species found across Hong Kong's varied habitats, from its lush hillside forests to its coastal margins, detailing taxonomy, distribution, and biological characteristics with scientific precision and clarity. The volume stands as an authoritative contribution to Asian natural history, illustrating how a small but ecologically complex territory can harbour an astonishing diversity of insect fauna. Written with the rigour of field researchers who intimately know their subject, the text bridges academic entomology and accessible natural history, making it an indispensable resource for both the professional scientist and the dedicated amateur naturalist. For anyone captivated by the hidden world of insects thriving beneath the surface of one of the world's most iconic cities, this remains an essential and deeply rewarding study.