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Dance of the Dung Beetles

By Marcus Byrne

Dance of the Dung Beetles

By Marcus Byrne

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The humble and industrious dung beetle is a marvelous beast: the 6,000 species identified so far are intricately entwined with human history and scientific endeavor. these night-soil collectors of the planet have been worshiped as gods, worn as jewelery, and painted by artists. More practically, they saved Hawaii from ecological blight, and rescued Australia from plagues of flies. They fertilize soil, cleanse pastures, steer by the stars, and have a unique relationship with the African elephant (along with many other ungulates). Above all, they are the ideal subject for biological study in an evolving world. This entertaining outline of the development of science from the beetle's perspective will enchant general readers and entomologists alike.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
266
Release Date:
2019-04-01
Publication Date:
2019-04-01
Publisher:
Wits University Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1776142349
ISBN13:
9781776142347
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
410 g
Height:
151 cm
Width:
228 cm
Thickness:
22 cm
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