Moths Myths And Mosquitoes
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Moths Myths And Mosquitoes
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Author : Marc Epstein
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-01-28
Moths Myths And Mosquitoes written by Marc Epstein and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-28 with Science categories.
On September 26, 1924, the ground collapsed beneath a truck in a back alley in Washington, D.C., revealing a mysterious underground labyrinth. In spite of wild speculations, the tunnel was not the work of German spies, but rather an aging, eccentric Smithsonian scientist named Harrison Gray Dyar, Jr. While Dyar's covert tunneling habits may seem far-fetched, they were merely one of many oddities in Dyar's unbelievable life. For the first time, insect biosystematist Marc E. Epstein presents a complete account of Dyar's life story. Dyar, one of the most influential biologists of the twentieth century, focused his entomological career on building natural classifications of various groups of insects. His revolutionary approach to taxonomy, which examined both larval and adult stages of insects, brought about major changes in the scientific community's understanding of natural relationships and insect systematics. He was also the father of what came to be known as Dyar's Law, a pragmatic method to standardize information on insect larval stages as they grow. Over the course of his illustrious career at the U.S. National Museum, Smithsonian Institution from 1897-1929, Dyar named over 3,000 species, established the "List of North American Lepidoptera," an unrivaled catalog of moths and butterflies, and built one of the nation's premier lepidoptera and mosquito collections. However, Dyar's scientific accomplishments are a mere component of this remarkable biography. Epstein offers an account of Dyar's complicated personal life, from his feuds with fellow entomologists to the scandalous revelation that he was married to two wives at the same time. Epstein also chronicles Dyar's exploration of the Baha'i faith, his extensive travels, his innumerable works of unpublished fiction, and the loss of his wealth from bad investments. Comprehensive and engaging, Moths, Myths, and Mosquitoes will delight entomologists and historians alike, as well as anyone interested in exploring the zany life of one of America's virtually unknown scientific geniuses.
Mosquito Housefly And Common Clothes Moth
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Author : Phyllis Ladyman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1971
Mosquito Housefly And Common Clothes Moth written by Phyllis Ladyman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Clothes moths categories.
Mosquitoes And Other Insects Of The Year 1902
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Author : Rufus Hiram Pettit
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1903
Mosquitoes And Other Insects Of The Year 1902 written by Rufus Hiram Pettit and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1903 with Agriculture categories.
Lepidoptera
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Author : Farzana Khan Perveen
language : en
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Release Date : 2017-12-06
Lepidoptera written by Farzana Khan Perveen and has been published by BoD – Books on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-06 with Science categories.
This book contains seven chapters divided into two sections. The first section is "Lepidoptera Systematics." It covers introduction classification and external and internal morphology. It also includes the importance and modern approaches of Lepidoptera collection curation and data management. It also describes molecular phylogeny and taxonomy of Lepidoptera for ecological and evolutionary studies. The second section, "Lepidoptera as a Model for Research," describes eyespot color pattern formation mechanism in the peacock pansy, Junonia almana (L.). The complete mitochondrial genome of the American potato tuberworm, Tecia solanivora (Povolny), is presented to study a mitogenome in insects. Lepidoptera are sensitive to physical and climatic changes. Therefore, their taxocenotic and biocenotic study was conducted in three environments, i.e., the grassland, forest, and ecotone of Rucamanque, a forest remnant.
The Natural History Of Mosquitoes
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Author : Marston Bates
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1954
The Natural History Of Mosquitoes written by Marston Bates and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1954 with Mosquitoes categories.
Insect Physiological Ecology
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Author : Steven L. Chown
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2004-07-15
Insect Physiological Ecology written by Steven L. Chown and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-07-15 with Science categories.
This book provides a modern, synthetic overview of interactions between insects and their environments from a physiological perspective that integrates information across a range of approaches and scales. It shows that evolved physiological responses at the individual level are translated into coherent physiological and ecological patterns at larger, even global scales. This is done by examining in detail the ways in which insects obtain resources from the environment, process these resources in various ways, and turn the results into energy which allows them to regulate their internal environment as well as cope with environmental extremes of temperature and water availability. The book demonstrates that physiological responses are not only characterized by substantial temporal variation, but also shows coherent variation across several spatial scales. At the largest, global scale, there appears to be substantial variation associated with the hemisphere in which insects are found. Such variation has profound implications for patterns of biodiversity as well as responses to climate change, and these implications are explicitly discussed. The book provides a novel integration of the understanding gained from broad-scale field studies of many species and the more narrowly focused laboratory investigations of model organisms. In so doing it reflects the growing realization that an integration of mechanistic and large-scale comparative physiology can result in unexpected insights into the diversity of insects.
The Mosquitoes Book Of Dirty Tricks
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Author : Rebecca Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The Mosquitoes Book Of Dirty Tricks written by Rebecca Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Blue star categories.
Through engaging images and a witty story, this MOSQUITOES BOOK OF DIRTY TRICKS teaches children about the needs and environments of the mosquitoes. The Steve Parish kids storybook series includes: A glossary of technical or tricky words. Factual information about the native bee. A fact-file of the native bee's lifecycle. Two free downloadable worksheets. Australian Science Curriculum links. Stunning Australian photography.
Encyclop Dia Of Superstitions Folklore And The Occult Sciences Of The World
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Author : Cora Linn Daniels
language : en
Publisher: The Minerva Group, Inc.
Release Date : 2003-11
Encyclop Dia Of Superstitions Folklore And The Occult Sciences Of The World written by Cora Linn Daniels and has been published by The Minerva Group, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11 with Reference categories.
Originally published in 1903, this is an excellent source for an historical perspective on superstitions and folklore. Hundreds of entries are arranged alphabetically within broad subject categories. The original subtitle reads: "A comprehensive library of human belief and practice in the mysteries of life through more than six thousand years of experience and progress including the fundamental intuitions and instincts underlying the structure of civilization, theology, mythology, demonology, magic, witchcraft, esoteric philosophy, signs, omens, oracles, sorceries, auguries, divinations, prophecies, methods and means employed in revealing fortune and fate, systems and formulas for the use of psychical forces, hypnotism, clairvoyance, telepathy, spiritualism, character reading and character building with all the known powers and wonders of mind and soul, illustrated with numerous ancient and modern designs and thoroughly indexed."
Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People S Ears
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Author : Verna Aardema
language : es
Publisher: Follettbound
Release Date : 2002-01-01
Why Mosquitoes Buzz In People S Ears written by Verna Aardema and has been published by Follettbound this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-01 with categories.
A Caldecott Medal winner, this retelling of a traditional West African tale reveals how the mosquito developed its annoying habit.
Influential Passengers
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Author : Scott L. O'Neill
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Release Date : 1997
Influential Passengers written by Scott L. O'Neill and has been published by Oxford University Press, USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Mathematics categories.
The ways in which bacteria can manipulate reproduction of their invertebrate hosts for their own benefit is attracting increasing attention among scientists. It has been discovered that certain bacteria can determine the likelihood of their fruit fly hosts finding a partner to mate with, andthat bacteria infecting woodlice can even cause changes in woodlice offspring. Written by leading experts, this is a timely and readable exploration of a new, exciting, and rapidly expanding area of science.