Description
Book SynopsisTrade Review"When it comes to natural history field guides for the United States at the state level, no series ever published can even approach the California Natural History Guides for either breadth or depth of coverage." * Well-read Naturalist *
"A fantastic book—well-researched, well-written, well-illustrated, and an opportunity for you to become not a Big Game Hunter, but a Little Game Hunter."
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Table of ContentsPreface
INTRODUCTION
What Is an Insect? Growth and Reproduction
Breathing and Circulation
Feeding
Stinging Distribution and Diversity of the California Insect Fauna Topography
Geographical Distribution
Diversity
Microhabitats Making an Insect Collection
Classification Names Synopsis of Hexapods and the Orders of Insects
ACCOUNTS: SYSTEMATIC TREATMENT
Coneheads (Class Protura)
Two-pronged Bristletails (Class Diplura)
Springtails (Class Collembola)
Insects (Class Insecta)
Acknowledgments
Glossary
Bibliography
Online Resources
Photo Credits
Index
About the Authors
