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Fabre, Jean-Henri
1823
1915
Fabre, Jean Henri Casimir
Fabre, Henri
Fabre, J. Henri
Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander
1865
1921
Mattos, Alexander Teixeira de
De Mattos, Alexander Teixeira
Mattos, Alexander Teixera de
Mattos, Alexander Teixeria de
Mattos, Alexander Louis Teixeira de
Bramble-Bees and Others
Produced by Sue Asscher, and David Widger
"Bramble-Bees and Others" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book consists of an insightful collection of essays focusing on the fascinating behaviors and natural history of various wild bees, notably those that dwell in bramble stems. Fabre meticulously documents the life cycles, nesting habits, and ecological interactions of these insects, thereby illuminating the intricate world of entomology. The opening of "Bramble-Bees and Others" introduces readers to the first chapter titled "Bramble-Dwellers," where Fabre delves into the specifics of certain Hymenoptera that reside in old bramble stems. He describes the ideal habitats provided by these stumps, which serve as shelters for various bee species. Furthermore, Fabre differentiates between industrious insects, which construct their own living spaces, and those who repurpose abandoned structures. The narrative is rich with observations detailing the nesting habits of the Three-pronged Osmia, including their foraging methods and the significance of the environment in their life cycles, providing a compelling glimpse into the broader themes of survival and adaptation within the insect world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
Category: Science - Biology
Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals
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