Oliver E. Prys-Jones & Sarah A. Corbet 
Bumblebees [PDF ebook] 

Ajutor

An indispensable guide to identification, ecology and study of bumblebees. This new edition embraces the wealth of information published on bumblebee life history, ecology, foraging, parasites and conservation in recent years. It includes a new chapter on the very real threats to bumblebees; their crucial role as pollinators of our native flora and crops; ways to promote their survival; advantages and problems posed by their commercial use; as well as updated colour plates, keys and distribution maps of all British species (including Bombus hypnorum).

The book introduces techniques and approaches to original work so that anyone with an interest can usefully contribute to furthering our understanding and appreciation of these wonderful and important insects.

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Cuprins

Introduction; Distribution and recognition; The natural history of true bumblebees (Bombus); Nests and their establishment in captivity; Cuckoo bumblebees Bombus (Psithyrus), parasites and nest associates; Foraging behaviour; Threats, conservation and commercial use; Identification; Approaches to original work: techniques and web resources; Further reading and references; Synonymy; Index; Distribution maps

Despre autor

Dr Mark Avery is a senior UK conservationist with nearly four decades’ experience of giving wildlife a better future. The author of numerous previous books, including Inglorious: Conflict in the Uplands (2015), Mark worked for the RSPB for 25 years before going freelance in 2011. He lives in rural Northamptonshire.

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Limba Engleză ● Format PDF ● Pagini 130 ● ISBN 9781784271022 ● Mărime fișier 9.6 MB ● Editura Pelagic Publishing ● Oraș Exeter ● Țară GB ● Publicat 2015 ● Ediție 3 ● Descărcabil 24 luni ● Valută EUR ● ID 5386816 ● Protecție împotriva copiilor Adobe DRM
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