The Amazing World Of Stick And Leaf-Insects
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few creatures on Earth have mastered the art of deception as completely as the Phasmatodea — the stick and leaf-insects — and Paul D. Brock's authoritative volume presents their extraordinary world in remarkable detail. This comprehensive guide chronicles the biology, behaviour, and astonishing diversity of these masters of camouflage, covering species from across the globe and detailing their remarkable adaptations for survival. Brock presents the subject with the precision of a seasoned entomologist, guiding readers through taxonomy, life cycles, and the practicalities of keeping these creatures in captivity. Beyond its role as a field reference, this work stands as a testament to the enduring fascination that amateur and professional entomologists alike hold for these living twigs and leaves. Published under the banner of The Amateur Entomologists' Society, it represents a tradition of accessible yet rigorous natural history writing that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and enthusiastic hobbyism. For anyone who has ever looked twice at a branch and wondered whether it might just move, this volume will transform that curiosity into a deep and lasting obsession.
Author: Paul D. Brock
Format: Hardback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
Few creatures on Earth have mastered the art of deception as completely as the Phasmatodea — the stick and leaf-insects — and Paul D. Brock's authoritative volume presents their extraordinary world in remarkable detail. This comprehensive guide chronicles the biology, behaviour, and astonishing diversity of these masters of camouflage, covering species from across the globe and detailing their remarkable adaptations for survival. Brock presents the subject with the precision of a seasoned entomologist, guiding readers through taxonomy, life cycles, and the practicalities of keeping these creatures in captivity. Beyond its role as a field reference, this work stands as a testament to the enduring fascination that amateur and professional entomologists alike hold for these living twigs and leaves. Published under the banner of The Amateur Entomologists' Society, it represents a tradition of accessible yet rigorous natural history writing that bridges the gap between scientific inquiry and enthusiastic hobbyism. For anyone who has ever looked twice at a branch and wondered whether it might just move, this volume will transform that curiosity into a deep and lasting obsession.