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Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of Diptera,Used
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Advance praise for Flies:Stephen A. Marshall has delivered one of the most beautiful and useful accounts of insect life ever written. Edward O. Wilson, Research Professor Emeritus, Harvard UniversityMeticulously researched and illustrated with more than 2000 color photographs taken by the author, Flies is a landmark reference book that will be indispensable to any naturalist, biologist or entomologist. Most photographs in this encyclopedic reference were taken in the field and show the insects in their natural environment. All of the world's fly families are included, with photographic coverage spanning the range from common deer flies and fruit flies through to deadly tsetse flies and malaria mosquitoes, with thousands of spectacular species such as exotic stalk eyed flies, giant robber flies and hedgehog flies in between.Flies is broken up into three parts: Life Histories, Habits and Habitats of Flies; Diversity; and Identifying and Studying Flies. The 20 pages of profusely illustrated keys linked to the unprecedented photographic coverage of the world's fly families and subfamilies enable the reader to identify most flies quickly and accurately, and to readily access information about each family as well as hundreds of distinctive genera and species.Flies includes:Part 1: Life Histories, Habits and Habitats of FliesChapter 1 Life Histories of FliesChapter 2 Flies, Plants and FungiChapter 3 Flies and VertebratesChapter 4 Flies and InvertebratesPart 2: DiversityChapter 5 Origins and Distribution of the DipteraChapter 6 The Lower DipteraChapter 7 The Lower Brachycera and EmpidoideaChapter 8 The Higher Brachycera or CyclorrhaphaPart 3: Identifying and Studying FliesChapter 9 Collecting, Preserving and Rearing FliesChapter 10 Identifying Fly Families
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of Diptera'? A: The book focuses on the natural history, diversity, and identification of flies, providing an in-depth account of the Diptera order with over 2000 color photographs.
- Q: How is the information in the book organized? A: The book is divided into three parts: Life Histories, Habits and Habitats of Flies; Diversity; and Identifying and Studying Flies, each containing multiple chapters that cover various aspects of flies.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of Diptera' is Stephen A. Marshall.
- Q: What type of photographs does the book include? A: The book includes over 2000 color photographs taken by the author, showcasing flies in their natural environments.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in entomology? A: Yes, the book is suitable for both beginners and experienced naturalists, as it includes detailed identification keys and comprehensive information about fly families and species.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New' and is in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of Diptera' published? A: The book was published on August 30, 2012.
- Q: What binding type does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains a total of 616 pages.
- Q: Does the book cover all fly families? A: Yes, it covers all of the world's fly families, providing extensive photographic coverage and information about each family.