An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles
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| Management number | 233526435 | Release Date | 2026/06/27 | List Price | US$18.55 | Model Number | 233526435 | ||
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An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles is an authoritative reference in a breathtakingly beautiful volume, one that will leave every reader with a deeper understanding, appreciation, and--yes--fondness for these amazing creatures and their place in nature. In terms of numbers, beetles are the most successful creatures on earth: about 350,000 species of beetles have been described since 1758. They range from tiny to gigantic, occupy sundry habitats, and eat everything--plants, animals, and their own remains. An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles provides an engaging look at these magnificent yet poorly understood creatures and highlights the absolutely essential role they play in the dynamics of nearly every terrestrial ecosystem on Earth. And, as this book beautifully demonstrates, the aesthetics of beetle design are amazing. The fantastic colors and shapes of these creatures warrant the gorgeous color photography lavished on them in this book. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0520223233 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0520223233 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | University of California Press |
| Dimensions | 9 x 0.55 x 11 inches |
| Item Weight | 2.1 pounds |
| Print length | 208 pages |
| Publication date | February 10, 2000 |
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