Stick And Leaf Insects
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone captivated by the natural world's most astonishing masters of disguise, Stick and Leaf Insects presents an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the order Phasmatodea — the remarkable insects that have evolved to become virtually indistinguishable from the twigs, branches, and foliage they inhabit. J.T. Clark details the biology, morphology, behaviour, and distribution of these extraordinary creatures, providing an invaluable resource for entomologists, naturalists, and hobbyists alike who wish to understand or keep these insects in captivity. Clark's work stands as a foundational reference in the study of phasmids, illustrating the intricate relationship between camouflage, survival, and evolutionary adaptation with clarity and scientific rigour. The writing balances technical precision with an accessible prose style, making it an essential guide for both the specialist and the enthusiastic amateur. What secrets do these living sticks and leaves still hold — and how many more remain hidden in the world's forests, waiting to be discovered?
Author: J.T. Clark
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
For anyone captivated by the natural world's most astonishing masters of disguise, Stick and Leaf Insects presents an authoritative and comprehensive examination of the order Phasmatodea — the remarkable insects that have evolved to become virtually indistinguishable from the twigs, branches, and foliage they inhabit. J.T. Clark details the biology, morphology, behaviour, and distribution of these extraordinary creatures, providing an invaluable resource for entomologists, naturalists, and hobbyists alike who wish to understand or keep these insects in captivity. Clark's work stands as a foundational reference in the study of phasmids, illustrating the intricate relationship between camouflage, survival, and evolutionary adaptation with clarity and scientific rigour. The writing balances technical precision with an accessible prose style, making it an essential guide for both the specialist and the enthusiastic amateur. What secrets do these living sticks and leaves still hold — and how many more remain hidden in the world's forests, waiting to be discovered?