Australian Insects
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A stunning window into the remarkable and often overlooked world beneath our feet, Australian Insects by John Child is an authoritative guide to the extraordinary insect life of the Australian continent. The book presents a comprehensive survey of Australia's diverse insect fauna, chronicling the biology, behaviour, and ecology of the continent's most fascinating six-legged inhabitants — from iridescent cicadas and jewel beetles to formidable bull ants and delicate lacewings. Child's writing instructs with clarity and scientific precision, making complex entomological concepts accessible to both the curious amateur naturalist and the serious student of biology. Rich in detail and illustrated to bring each species vividly to life, Australian Insects argues for the ecological significance of invertebrates in ways that fundamentally shift the reader's perspective on the Australian bush. For anyone who has ever paused to wonder at the shimmering wings of a dragonfly or the industry of a termite mound, this volume offers answers — and raises questions far more captivating than you might expect.
Author: John Child
Format: Paperback
Genre: Zoology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A stunning window into the remarkable and often overlooked world beneath our feet, Australian Insects by John Child is an authoritative guide to the extraordinary insect life of the Australian continent. The book presents a comprehensive survey of Australia's diverse insect fauna, chronicling the biology, behaviour, and ecology of the continent's most fascinating six-legged inhabitants — from iridescent cicadas and jewel beetles to formidable bull ants and delicate lacewings. Child's writing instructs with clarity and scientific precision, making complex entomological concepts accessible to both the curious amateur naturalist and the serious student of biology. Rich in detail and illustrated to bring each species vividly to life, Australian Insects argues for the ecological significance of invertebrates in ways that fundamentally shift the reader's perspective on the Australian bush. For anyone who has ever paused to wonder at the shimmering wings of a dragonfly or the industry of a termite mound, this volume offers answers — and raises questions far more captivating than you might expect.