American Insects: A Handbook of the Insects of America North of Mexico, Second Edition Contributor(s): Arnett Jr, Ross H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0849302129 ISBN-13: 9780849302121 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $180.50 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2000 Annotation: Reflecting a lifetime of devotion to the study of insects, this second edition of Arnet's pioneering and award winning reference provides the most complete single volume reference on the insects of America and Canada available. It masterfully organizes more than 1500 drawings and photos, allowing both the seasoned veteran and budding entomologist to readily determine the taxonomic position of any species, genus, or higher taxon of insect. Sizes, shapes, color patterns and salient features of each major family are identified. Every order, family, and genus is conveniently numbered and indexed. An index of common and Latin names provides nearly 40,000 entries. |
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BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology - Technology & Engineering | Agriculture - General |
Dewey: 595.709 |
LCCN: 00022172 |
Physical Information: 1.87" H x 8.5" W x 11.1" (5.17 lbs) 1024 pages |
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Publisher Description: Offering a complete accounting of the insects of North America, this handbook is an up-dated edition of the first handbook ever compiled in the history of American entomology.
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