In World War II, spider silk was used for the cross hairs in gun sights because of its strength and durability. ... When spiders encounter prey, most either bite the prey, injecting it with venom and then wrap the prey in silk, ...
This important work also presents biographical sketches of hundreds of entomologists who have made important contributions to the discipline since its origin. The new Second Edition is fully indexed, and includes more than 120 color plates.
The Encyclopedia of Entomology brings together the talents of over 350 distinguished entomologists from 36 countries to provide a detailed, global overview of insects and their close relatives, including taxonomy,...
Featured in this important work are unique biographical sketches of the hundreds of entomologists who have made important contributions to the discipline since its origin.
The number of researches and scientists in this field have multiplied manifold times over the past decade. This book compiles the data and research that is available in the discipline of entomology and attempts to decipher these findings.
The number of researches and scientists in this field have multiplied manifold times over the past decade. This book compiles the data and research that is available in the discipline of entomology and attempts to decipher these findings.
The number of researches and scientists in this field have multiplied manifold times over the past decade. This book compiles the data and research that is available in the discipline of entomology and attempts to decipher these findings.