The Bees of the World by Charles D. Michener 9780801885730 Brand New

  
The Bees of the World by Charles D. In this extensive update of his definitive reference, Charles D. Michener reveals a diverse fauna that numbers more than 17,000 species and ranges from the common honeybee to rare bees that feed on the pollen of a single type of plant. With many new facts, reclassifications, and revisions, the second edition of The Bees of the World provides the most comprehensive treatment of the 1,200 genera and subgenera of the Apiformes. Included are hundreds of updated citations to work published since the appearance of the first edition and a new set of plates of fossil bees.

The book begins with extensive introductory sections that include bee evolution, classification of the various bee families, the coevolution of bees and flowering plants, nesting behavior, differences between solitary and social bees, and the anatomy of these amazing insects. Drawing on modern studies and evidence from the fossil record, Michener reveals what the ancestral bee-the protobee-might have looked like. He also cites the major literature on bee biology and describes the need for further research on the systematics and natural history of bees, including their importance as pollinators of crops and natural vegetation.

The greater part of the work consists of an unprecedented treatment of bee systematics, with keys for identification to the subgenus level. For each genus and subgenus, Michener includes a brief natural history describing geographical range, number of species, and noteworthy information pertaining to nesting or floral biology.

The book is beautifully illustrated with more than 500 drawings and photographs that depict behavior, detailed morphology, and ecology. Accented with color plates of select bees, The Bees of the World will continue to be the world's best reference on these diverse insects. Wordery is one of the UK's largest online booksellers. With millions of satisfied customers who enjoy low prices on a huge range of books, we offer a reliable and trusted service and consistently receive excellent feedback. We offer a huge range of over 8 million books; bestsellers, children's books, cheap paperbacks, baby books, special edition hardbacks, and textbooks. All our books are dispatched from the UK. Why should you use Wordery. 100% genuine, brand new products.

Wordery don't sell used products or counterfeits - ever! Michener Publisher:Johns Hopkins University Press Edition:2 Imprint:Johns Hopkins University Press Publication date:2007-07-26 Pages:992 Product dimensions:189mm (w) x 261mm (h) x 60mm (d) Overview In this extensive update of his definitive reference, Charles D.

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1. Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
2. Publication Country: US
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
4. Title: The Bees of the World
5. Edition: 2
6. Pagination: 992
7. Width: 189mm
8. Height: 261mm
9. Depth: 60mm
10. Weight: 1766g
11. Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press
12. Modified Item: No
13. ISBN: 9780801885730
14. EAN: 9780801885730
15. Publication Year: 2007
16. Type: Textbook
17. Format: Hardcover
18. Language: English
19. Publication Name: The Bees of the World
20. Item Height: 254mm
21. Author: Charles D. Michener
22. Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
23. Item Width: 178mm
24. Subject: Medicine, Zoology, Science
25. Item Weight: 1724g
26. Number of Pages: 992 Pages