This edition had all images removed.
Title:
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2
or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2" by William Kirby and William Spence is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the natural history of insects, exploring their behaviors, social structures, and ecological roles, particularly emphasizing the fascinating world of insect societies. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of insect societies, differentiating between imperfect and perfect societies. The authors engage the reader by addressing a budding entomologist, encouraging a deeper exploration of insect life beyond mere collection. They elaborate on the various types of imperfect societies, which insects may form for different purposes such as companionship, mating, feeding, or labor. The text offers vivid descriptions of social behaviors observed in different insect species, establishing a curiosity about the intricate interactions and cooperative efforts that characterize these societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kirby, William, 1759-1850
Author: Spence, William, 1783-1860
EBook No.: 43577
Published: Aug 27, 2013
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insect pests
Subject: Insect societies
Subject: Insects -- History
Subject: Beneficial insects
Subject: Insects -- Host plants
Subject: Insects -- Life cycles
Subject: Insects -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2
or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 2" by William Kirby and William Spence is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume focuses on the natural history of insects, exploring their behaviors, social structures, and ecological roles, particularly emphasizing the fascinating world of insect societies. The opening of this volume introduces the topic of insect societies, differentiating between imperfect and perfect societies. The authors engage the reader by addressing a budding entomologist, encouraging a deeper exploration of insect life beyond mere collection. They elaborate on the various types of imperfect societies, which insects may form for different purposes such as companionship, mating, feeding, or labor. The text offers vivid descriptions of social behaviors observed in different insect species, establishing a curiosity about the intricate interactions and cooperative efforts that characterize these societies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 58.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kirby, William, 1759-1850
Author: Spence, William, 1783-1860
EBook No.: 43577
Published: Aug 27, 2013
Downloads: 193
Language: English
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insect pests
Subject: Insect societies
Subject: Insects -- History
Subject: Beneficial insects
Subject: Insects -- Host plants
Subject: Insects -- Life cycles
Subject: Insects -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.