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17. Beetles
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Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents VII
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Part One. In perspective
- 1. The place of insects in nature 3
- 2. The diversity of insects 24
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Part Two. Form and function
- 3. The outside 43
- 4. Flight 53
- 5. The inside 65
- 6. Reproduction and development 75
- 7. Sense organs and behavior 83
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Part Three. Insects and their environment
- 8. Climate and season 99
- 9. Insects and plants 107
- 10. Insects and other animals 116
- 11. Insects versus insects 120
- 12. Insect life in the water 126
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Part Four. Parade of the insects
- 13. Insects without wings 133
- 14. Primitive winged insects 141
- 15. A specialized sideline 159
- 16. Ancient aquatics 179
- 17. Beetles 193
- 18. Butterflies and moths 209
- 19. The two-winged flies 219
- 20. On stings and societies 232
- Conclusion 265
- Bibliographical appendix 269
- Index 283
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Contents VII
-
Part One. In perspective
- 1. The place of insects in nature 3
- 2. The diversity of insects 24
-
Part Two. Form and function
- 3. The outside 43
- 4. Flight 53
- 5. The inside 65
- 6. Reproduction and development 75
- 7. Sense organs and behavior 83
-
Part Three. Insects and their environment
- 8. Climate and season 99
- 9. Insects and plants 107
- 10. Insects and other animals 116
- 11. Insects versus insects 120
- 12. Insect life in the water 126
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Part Four. Parade of the insects
- 13. Insects without wings 133
- 14. Primitive winged insects 141
- 15. A specialized sideline 159
- 16. Ancient aquatics 179
- 17. Beetles 193
- 18. Butterflies and moths 209
- 19. The two-winged flies 219
- 20. On stings and societies 232
- Conclusion 265
- Bibliographical appendix 269
- Index 283