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Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World

Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World

McAlister, Erica
Washbourne, Adrian

Hardcover

Insects & SpidersPets: GeneralZoology

Publisher Price: $29.95

ISBN10: 1588347672
ISBN13: 9781588347671
Publisher: Smithsonian Books
Published: Apr 9 2024
Pages: 216
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.94 Width: 5.28 Depth: 7.80
Language: English
An accessible, beautifully illustrated celebration of insects--and their extraordinary contributions to humankind--from the hosts of the BBC Radio's Metamorphosis

Insects outnumber humans 200 million to one, and their impact on people and the planet boasts a similar magnitude. Metamorphosis: How Insects Are Changing Our World investigates how modern entomological wonders contribute to the prosperity of humankind.

Featuring more than 80 color illustrations that highlight the impressive variety and vibrancy of everything from beetles to blowflies, the book covers contemporary topics that emphasize the intersections between insects, technology, and the future of the planet, including:

  • the role of insect metamorphosis as a barometer to track future climate change
  • how invaluable the fruit fly has been to space travel
  • how the hawkmoth's tongue is inspiring bioengineers to develop medical nanoprobes
  • the way bee intelligence is shaping sophisticated flying robots for surveillance and rescue
  • how a network of fly farms are set to lower carbon emissions

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