Dragonflies and Damselflies of the World: A Guide to Their Diversity
- Series : A Guide to Every Family
- Publisher : Princeton University Press
- Illustrations : 250 col illus
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Description:
A richly illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of dragonflies and damselflies around the world. Airily dancing over rivers and ponds, the thousands of colourful dragonfly and damselfly species that cohabit our planet may seem of little importance. Few life-forms, however, convey the condition of the most limiting resource on land and life’s most bountiful environment as well as they can: while the adults are exceptional aerial hunters, their nymphs are all confined to freshwater. This guide showcases their beauty and diversity while shedding light on how they evolved into the vital symbols of planetary health we celebrate today.
* Features stunning colour photos of hundreds of species
* Characterizes all families and major subgroups
* Explores how their unique features and behavior led to today’s variety
* Shows how we contribute to their popularization and protection
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