Bees of the World
Facts On File Inc (Publisher)
Published on 15. November 2004
Book
Hardback
192 pages
978-0-8160-5712-2 (ISBN)
Description
The diversity of lifestyles, behaviors, and life cycles that bees possess is astounding, and Bees of the World is a well-rounded reference to these fascinating creatures. Presenting comprehensive coverage of bee species from around the world in an engaging format, this volume will delight readers and inform them about all aspects of the life of bees. The book first answers the question: What are bees? It then goes on to discuss the different families and distribution of bees. The expert authors also describe solitary bees - miners, masons, leaf-cutters, and carpenters - as well as social bees. Readers gain insight into the intricacies of bees' lives through the authoritative text, with special coverage of bees and their special relationship with flowers. The history of association between humans and bees, especially the honey bee Apis mellifera, is also addressed. Bees of the World is fully illustrated with detailed line illustrations and stunning color photographs, making it an ideal reference source for professional naturalists and amateurs alike.
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Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
New York
United States
Edition type
New edition
Illustrations
colour photographs, illustrations, maps, index
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
635 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8160-5712-2 (9780816057122)
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Persons
Christopher O'Toole has curatorial responsibility for bees and wasps at the world famous Hope Entomological Collections of the University Museum in Oxford. As well as being a world authority on bees, he is a frequent broadcaster and has written extensively on the topic. Anthony Raw is a professor in the Department of Ecology of the University of Brasilia, where he is studying bee behavior in their tropical habitats.