CONTENTS

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. CONTENTS 6
3. INTRODUCTION 8
4. 1. What is a Beetle? 10
5. 2. Evolution 20
6. 3. Diversity and Classification 34
7. 4. External Structures 46
8. 5. Physiology and Internal Anatomy 58
9. 6. Reproduction and Defense 70
10. 7. Lifestyles 82
11. 8. Distribution and Abundance 94
12. 9. Habitats 106
13. 10. Beetles and Humans 118
14. 11. Study and Conservation 130
15. 12. Curious Facts 142
16. Glossary 154
17. Further reading 156
18. Index 157
19. Acknowledgements 160
20. About the author 160