A beautifully illustrated guide to the world of worms.

With over 160,000 known species, worms are a familiar sight to most of us, buzzing around lights, pollinating wildflowers in meadows and gardens, as well as being unwelcome visitors on our woolen clothes. They come in a variety of colors, from earthy greens and browns to stunning patterns with endless diversity, and range in size from giant earthworms to tiny leaf worms.

"Moths of the World" is an essential guide to this amazing group of insects, highlighting their remarkable diversity, wonderful transformations, magnificent caterpillars, and much more.

Features:

• Includes hundreds of stunning color photographs of worms from around the world.
• Covers anatomy, evolution, life cycle, behavior, ecology, and conservation.
• Species profiles from every major family, showcasing the endless variety in sizes, colors, shapes, and fascinating life stories.
• Discusses habitats, distribution, and relationships with plant hosts.
• Written by a globally recognized expert.

"The Family Guide" is a richly illustrated series covering some of the most fascinating organisms in the world, using a family-oriented approach where possible. Each book explores important topics such as anatomy, evolution, habitats, and lifestyle, and includes profiles of selected species to reveal the remarkable extent of characteristics, appearance, and behavior across genera and families.

Stunning color photographs, distribution maps, information tables, and exciting species reports combine to make this series captivating for anyone interested in natural history on a global scale.

Pages: 240, Year of Publication: 0422, Dimensions: 17.1x17.1cm