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Designed as an introduction to the intriguing world of insect biology, this book examines familiar entomological topics in nontraditional ways. Author David B. Rivers gives important concepts relatable context through a pop culture lens, and he covers subjects that are not typical for entomology textbooks, including the impact of insects on the human condition, the sex lives of insects, why insects are phat but not fat, forensic entomology, and the threats that some insects pose to humanity. Each chapter presents clear and concise key concepts, chapter reviews, review questions following Bloom’s taxonomy of learning, web links to videos and other resources, and breakout boxes (called Fly Spots) that capture student interest with unique and entertaining facts related to entomology. Focusing on both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of insect biology and packed with extensive learning resources, __Insects__ covers a wide range of topics suitable for life science majors, as well as non-science students, including: • the positive and negative influences of insects on everyday human life• insect abundance• insect classification (here presented in the context of social media)• insect

Who reads Insects : Evolutionary Success, Unrivaled Diversity, and World Domination?

Author

David B. Rivers

Publisher

Johns Hopkins University Press

Published

2017

Language

EN

ISBN

9781421421704

Category

nonfiction

Subjects

Science, Biology, Zoology