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Manual Of North American Diptera (1908)

Manual Of North American Diptera (1908)

Williston, Samuel Wendell

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ISBN10: 1104293617
ISBN13: 9781104293611
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 13 2009
Pages: 424
Weight: 1.24
Height: 0.86 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Manual of North American Diptera, written by Samuel Wendell Williston and published in 1908, is a comprehensive guide to the study of Diptera, or true flies, found in North America. The book is divided into two main sections: the first covers the general characteristics and anatomy of Diptera, including their life cycle, classification, and distribution, while the second section provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the various families and species of North American flies.The manual includes a wealth of information on the morphology, behavior, and ecology of Diptera, as well as practical advice on collecting, preserving, and identifying specimens. The text is accompanied by numerous black and white illustrations and diagrams, making it a valuable resource for both professional entomologists and amateur naturalists.Overall, the Manual of North American Diptera is a seminal work in the field of entomology, providing a comprehensive and detailed overview of the diverse and fascinating world of true flies in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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