Bombardier Beetle
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Bombardier Beetles And Fever Trees
Author: William Agosta
language: en
Publisher: Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Incorporated, Health Sciences Division
Release Date: 1996
In their sometimes fierce, often mysterious day-to-day lives, many plants and animals rely on the transmission and reception of chemicals for the basic functions of attack, defense, eating, and avoidance of being eaten. This exciting and eminently readable book tells the story of the surprising interplay between the hunters and the hunted, and even the hunters of the hunters, in the gardens, fields, and forests of the world.
The Mystery of Life
Author: Jan Paul Schutten
language: en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date: 2015-09-01
How did nonliving atoms evolve into modern people? Find out in this engaging illustrated exploration of how nothing became everything. The science of evolution is a topic of utmost importance, especially as the focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) education continues to increase. Fortunately, important doesn’t have to mean boring. From explaining how scientists discovered how life began on earth to speculating about whether space aliens are carnivores, this engaging investigation of all things evolution is infused with fun as well as facts. Coupled with gorgeous illustrations, curious minds yound and old will discover how to build a planet, the truth about DNA, whether trees really want to be tall, how to survive without a butt, and much, much more!
Extreme Beetle Defenses
Extreme Beetle Defenses explores the extraordinary survival strategies of beetles, showcasing nature's ingenuity through physical and chemical adaptations. Beetles, having thrived for over 300 million years, present some of the most remarkable examples of evolutionary adaptation. One intriguing insight is the ironclad beetle's exoskeleton, so tough it can withstand forces that would crush other insects. Another is the bombardier beetle's ability to deploy a precisely aimed, explosive chemical spray. The book delves into these insect defenses, illustrating how natural selection drives the development of specialized survival mechanisms. It begins by introducing beetle diversity and the selective pressures they face, then progresses to detailed analyses of specific defenses like the ironclad beetle's exoskeleton and the bombardier beetle's chemical arsenal. By integrating entomology, materials science, and chemistry, Extreme Beetle Defenses offers a unique perspective, revealing how these defenses can inspire advancements in biomimicry and engineering.