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A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles
M. E. N. Majerus
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Description for A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles
hardcover. A comprehensive, full-colour work providing insights into recent advances in the ecological understanding of ladybirds. Editor(s): Roy, Helen; Brown, Peter. Num Pages: 408 pages, 192 colour illus. 8 tables. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC; RNKH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 182 x 258 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1172.
The Coccinellidae are a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds or ladybugs. In Britain alone, some 46 species belong to the Coccinellidae family, although only 26 of these are recognisably ladybirds. Composed largely of Professor Michael Majerus' lifetime work, and updated by two leading experts in the field, this book reveals intriguing insights into ladybird biology from a global perspective. The popularity of this insect group has been captured through societal and cultural considerations, coupled with detailed descriptions of complex scientific processes, to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of these charismatic insects. Bringing together many studies on ladybirds, ... Read more
The Coccinellidae are a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds or ladybugs. In Britain alone, some 46 species belong to the Coccinellidae family, although only 26 of these are recognisably ladybirds. Composed largely of Professor Michael Majerus' lifetime work, and updated by two leading experts in the field, this book reveals intriguing insights into ladybird biology from a global perspective. The popularity of this insect group has been captured through societal and cultural considerations, coupled with detailed descriptions of complex scientific processes, to provide a comprehensive and accessible overview of these charismatic insects. Bringing together many studies on ladybirds, ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
403
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781107116078
SKU
V9781107116078
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About M. E. N. Majerus
M. E. N. Majerus (1954–2009) was Professor of Genetics in the Department of Genetics at the University of Cambridge, and Fellow of Clare College, Cambridge. He was a world authority in his field, a tireless advocate of evolution, and an enthusiastic educator of graduate and undergraduate students. H. E. Roy is a Group Head and Principal Scientist at the NERC ... Read more
Reviews for A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles
'The detail here is immense … It's also enlightening. … Majerus was taken from us too early, aged just 55, but this book stands as a tribute to his work - to make ladybirds fascinating and fun.' Richard Jones, BBC Wildlife 'A Natural History of Ladybird Beetles is an absolute joy to read. Perfect for beginners and experts alike, it ... Read more