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Insects are incredibly strange. Their morphology is almost as alien as it gets without leaving the planet. There are more than 200 million for every human. Before humans left their mark on this earth, insects had shaped it into a colorful and extraordinary world we all share today.
For many, it's better if they stay in the background, but for entomologists - the researchers who study them - insects are the life of this planet, covering pollination and much more. These small creatures are now leading to remarkable discoveries from robotics to genetics and forensics, transforming our knowledge regarding agriculture, medicine, aviation, artificial intelligence, biodiversity, and ourselves.
Whether it's the amazing properties of resilin, the protein that allows fleas to jump, or the mosquito's proboscis used for developing smart needles, or the computational dynamics gained from studying locust swarms in Africa - Erica McAlister and Adrian Washbourne reveal the wonder of insects, the historical figures who have made great strides in understanding them, and the increasingly vital role they play in securing life as we know it.
Inspired by the BBC Radio 4 series Metamorphosis, this book uncovers a treasure trove of exceptional entomological facts that promise to transform our knowledge in many other scientific fields. Pages: 224, Year of Publication: 0405, Dimensions: 13x13cm
Manufacturer
- Publisher
- The Natural History Museum
- Type
- Agronomy, Artificial Intelligence
- Language
- English
- Subtitle
- -
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- -
- Release Date
- -
- Publication Date
- 2024
- Dimensions
- -
- ISBN-13
- 9780565095567
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