{"product_id":"9780691240732","title":"Beetles of the World","description":"Author: Maxwell V. L. Barclay\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780691240732\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 01 Nov 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely scratches the surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eBeetles of the World\u003c\/i\u003e, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard - two of the world's foremost beetle experts - celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProviding concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, \u003ci\u003eBeetles of the World\u003c\/i\u003e explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification - as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures 300 stunning colour photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents family profiles with a distribution map, table of information, and commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a comprehensive introduction that provides insight into the astonishing diversity of beetles and their histories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47845870928030,"sku":"ADS-9780691240732","price":49.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780691240732.jpg?v=1781223502","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780691240732","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}