The Insect World by Louis Figuier
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"The Insect World" by Louis Figuier is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book offers a popular account of various orders of insects, detailing their anatomy, habits, and the intricacies of their life cycles. With 579 illustrations and a clear narrative, it aims to make the study of insects accessible and engaging for a general audience. The opening of the work introduces the reader to the structure of insects,
highlighting the three primary body parts: the head, thorax, and abdomen. It explains the significant anatomy of the head, including the types of eyes and mouthparts, which play essential roles in their survival and interaction with the environment. The detailed descriptions set the stage for understanding the complex behaviors and adaptations of insects, suggesting a thorough exploration of their varied orders and species to follow in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Figuier, Louis, 1819-1894 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Duncan, P. Martin (Peter Martin), 1821-1891 |
| Title |
The Insect World Being a Popular Account of the Orders of Insects; Together with a Description of the Habits and Economy of Some of the Most Interesting Species |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, RSPIII and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Insects |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45596 |
| Release Date | May 6, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1487 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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