Pocket Guide to Insects of South Africa

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

119 kr

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Pocket Guide: Insects of South Africa covers both common and interesting insects from South Africa, making it possible to identify a wide range of local species. Some 260 insects are featured, many of which we may have spotted in our houses and gardens. Each is described with its key identifi cation features, a colour photograph and distribution map. An illustrated quick-reference guide on the inside front and back covers makes it quick and easy to navigate to the right insect group.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2016-01-05
Mått105 x 180 x 12 mm
Vikt205 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SeriePocket Guide
Antal sidor160
FörlagPenguin Random House South Africa
ISBN9781775841951

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Charles Griffi ths is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town, where he has worked for 45 years. He has participated in the discovery of over 100 species new to science and has published over 170 scientifi c papers, plus four other fi eld guides, including the best-selling Two Oceans - A Guide the Marine Life of Southern Africa and Field Guide to the Insects of South Africa. Mike Picker is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Cape Town. His research focus on insect diversity and ecology in South Africa has resulted in the discovery of the new insect order Mantophasmatodea and the world's first jumping cockroach. He has published 114 scientifi c papers and is senior author of the books Field Guide to Insects of South Africa and Alien & Invasive Animals - A South African Perspective.