Microsculpture

Author : Levon Biss
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2017-10-10
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781683351382

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Microsculpture by Levon Biss Pdf

"You will never look at a beetle or a moth the same way again." --WIRED "Art meets science to dazzling effect." --The Guardian Microsculptureis a unique photographic study of insects in mind-blowing magnification that celebrates the wonders of nature and science. Levon Biss’s photographs capture in breathtaking detail the beauty of the insect world and are printed in large-scale format to provide an unforgettable viewing experience. Each picture in Microsculpture is created from approximately 8,000 individual photographs. Segments of the specimen are lit and photographed separately using microscope lenses, then “stacked” to maintain sharp focus throughout. These images are then combined to create a single high-resolution file. From start to finish, each portrait takes approximately 4 weeks to create. The project has captured the attention of the world with features in WIRED and New Scientist. Microsculpture has been exhibited at the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and the Xposure 2016 International Photography Festival in Sharjah, U.A.E. It has been viewed by over half a mil­lion people so far and will be touring museums around the world from 2017 onward. The entomology collection has significant cultural and historical value, containing the world’s oldest pinned insect specimen and many thousands of insects collected by pioneering Victorian explorers and biologists such as Charles Darwin and Alfred Russell Wallace.

Author : Steven Falk
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472970367

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Field Guide to the Bees of Great Britain and Ireland by Steven Falk Pdf

Bees are a fascinating and indispensable group of insects, but many species are in decline, and efforts to help determine distributions and changes in abundance have to date been compromised by a serious lack of identification resources. This eagerly anticipated new addition to the highly acclaimed British Wildlife Field Guides series will unravel the complexities of identification, and is designed to cater for people new to the bee world as well as to more experienced recorders who wish to identify every species accurately. It provides the latest information on the identification, ecology, status and distribution of all 275 species of bee in Britain, Ireland and the Channel Islands. - Written by Steven Falk, professional naturalist and conservationist with over forty years' experience of working with bees - Illustrated with over 1,000 colour and black & white artworks by Richard Lewington, one of Europe's leading insect artists - Stunning photographs of living insects as seen in the wild - 234 up-to-date distribution maps - Comprehensive introduction to bee classification, ecology, field techniques and recording, a full glossary, and information on how to separate the sexes and distinguish bees from other insects - Introductions to families and genera, describing key characters and life histories - Detailed species descriptions covering field and microscopic characters, similar species, variants, flight season, habitat, flowers visited, nesting habits, status & distribution, and parasites & associates - A series of innovative illustrated keys to genera and species, designed to guide the user step by step through the identification process

Author : Levon Biss
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-25
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781647003715

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The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits by Levon Biss Pdf

A highly original collection of high magnification photographs that unlock the hidden beauty of seeds and fruit, from the author of Microsculpture The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is a photographic study that celebrates the wonders of nature and science in mind-blowing magnification. Levon Biss’ striking photography captures the breathtaking and beautiful details of the world of carpology, the study of seeds and fruits. Each picture reveals minute features and textures that are normally invisible to the naked eye, providing the audience with an insight into strange and often bizarre adaptations that have evolved over thousands of years. After spending months searching through the carpological collection at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, Biss selected over a hundred striking samples to be featured in this book. Captioned with scientific text that provides the backstory for each specimen, The Hidden Beauty of Seeds & Fruits is guaranteed to amaze, entertain, and educate.

Author : Roger A. Burks,Lubomir Masner,Norman F. Johnson,Andrew D. Austin
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789546427007

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Systematics of the parasitic wasp genus Oxyscelio Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Platygastridae s.l.), part II: the Australian and southwest Pacific fauna by Roger A. Burks,Lubomir Masner,Norman F. Johnson,Andrew D. Austin Pdf

This issue contains the second of a planned set of three publications greatly expanding knowledge of the platygastroid genus Oxyscelio Kieffer. We recognize 80 species in Australia and the southwest Pacific, 67 of which are described here as new species. We divided these species into 9 species groups in order to highlight shared morphological features. A total of 412 specimen photographs are provided to aid in specimen identification. Newly discovered species are described from mainland Australia, Fiji, Lord Howe Island, New Britain, New Caledonia, New Guinea, Tasmania, and Vanuatu.

Author : Scott Elias
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080958494

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Advances in Quaternary Entomology by Scott Elias Pdf

Advances in Quaternary Entomology addresses the science of fossil insects by demonstrating their immense contribution to our knowledge of the paleoenvironmental and climatological record of the past 2.6 million years. In this comprehensive survey of the field, Scott A. Elias recounts development of scholarship, reviews the fossil insect record from Quaternary deposits throughout the world, and points to rewarding areas for future research. The study of Quaternary entomology is becoming an important tool in understanding past environmental changes. Most insects are quite specific as to habitat requirements, and those in non-island environments have undergone almost no evolutionary change in the Quaternary period. We therefore can use their modern ecological requirements as a basis for interpreting what past environments must have been like. Describes and identifies principal characteristics of fossil insect groups of the Quaternary period Ties Quaternary insect studies to the larger field of paleoecology Offers global coverage of the subject with specific regional examples Illustrates specific methods and procedures for conducting research in Quaternary Entomology Offers unique insight into overlying trends and broader implications of Quaternary climate change based on insect life of the period

Author : James K. Liebherr,Elwood C. Zimmerman
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 506 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0824823567

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Insects of Hawaii, Volume 16 by James K. Liebherr,Elwood C. Zimmerman Pdf

This work establishes the means to identify the nearly 130 species of Hawaiian carabid beetles of the tribe Platynini, which constitutes a monophyletic radiation. The native Hawaiian platynines represent almost half of the carabid fauna, and this volume is the first of three intended books that will taxonomically treat all of the native and introduced carabid species found in the Hawaiian Islands. In addition to presenting identification keys, diagnostic characters, habitus photos, and distribution maps for Hawaiian Platynini, an introductory section details the history of carabid beetle study in Hawaii and provides a key to the tribes of native and introduced Hawaiian Carabidae.

Author : James K. Liebherr
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2013-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789546426963

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The Mecyclothorax beetles (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Moriomorphini) of Tahiti, Society Islands by James K. Liebherr Pdf

The 101 Mecyclothorax carabid beetle species of Tahiti, French Polynesia comprise a very diverse adaptive radiation. Given Tahiti?s surface area of only 1,045 km2, the island?s Mecyclothorax fauna represents the densest, most diverse radiation of species on Earth. Speciation of Tahitian Mecyclothorax has also occurred very rapidly, with closely-related species allopatrically distributed across geographic ranges defined by Tahiti?s incredibly complex geological topography. Such high levels of endemism are useful for conservation management, as continuing presence of these beetles in small areas of Tahitian forest can signify good health of the native biota in those areas. This taxonomic revision includes dichotomous keys and diagnostic photographs supporting identification of all 101 species, over one-quarter newly described in this publication. Each species treatment includes ecological and geographical information. This monograph illuminates an important component of Tahitian biodiversity in support of ongoing efforts to conserve Tahiti?s biological resources.

Author : Carl H. Lindroth
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2023-11-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789004266254

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The Carabidae (Coleoptera) of Fennoscandia and DenmarK by Carl H. Lindroth Pdf

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 54 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105016812294

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Geological Survey Professional Paper by Geological Survey (U.S.) Pdf

Author : Jan Klimaszewski,E. Richard Hoebeke,Benoit Godin,Anthony Davies,Kayla I. Perry,Caroline Bourdon,Neville Winchester
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 631 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030361747

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Aleocharine Rove Beetles of British Columbia: A Hotspot of Canadian Biodiversity (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) by Jan Klimaszewski,E. Richard Hoebeke,Benoit Godin,Anthony Davies,Kayla I. Perry,Caroline Bourdon,Neville Winchester Pdf

Aleocharine beetles are among the most poorly known and difficult-to-identify groups of Coleoptera worldwide. This book presents the first comprehensive synopsis of aleocharine rove beetle species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) from British Columbia, Canada. It is important to generate a structured inventory of species in hotspots of biodiversity like British Columbia, to provide baseline biodiversity data for monitoring species responses related to climate change. It is the first book to treat and illustrate every recorded and new species. For every species, color illustrations are provided, including color habitus and genital diagnostic structures of both sexes. Two hundred and twenty-seven valid species, including 14 new species, 16 new generic records, and 36 (excluding new species) new provincial and 6 state records, in 79 genera and 14 tribes.Tribes and subtribes are arranged in phylogenetic order as it is currently recognized, and genera and subgenera are listed alphabetically within each tribe or subtribe. Species are listed alphabetically or in species groups to better reflect their relationships. Species distribution is listed by provinces and territories in Canada and states in the United States, and the geographic origin of each species is categorized as native, Holarctic, adventive or undetermined (either adventive or Holarctic). Every species is presented with a morphological diagnosis including external and genital characters of both sexes. Collection and habitat data are presented for each species, including collecting period, and collecting methods. A list of all Canadian species with their currently known distribution in North America is presented at the end of the book.

Author : T.L. Erwin,George E. Ball,D.R. Whitehead,A.L. Halpern
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 618 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400996281

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Carabid Beetles by T.L. Erwin,George E. Ball,D.R. Whitehead,A.L. Halpern Pdf

Proceedings of the First International Symposium of Carabidology held at the Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., August 21, 23 and 25, 1976

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 676 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Geology
ISBN : MINN:31951000695475H

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Geological Survey Professional Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Roger A. Burks,Lubomir Masner,Norman F. Johnson,Andrew D. Austin
Publisher : PenSoft Publishers LTD
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789546426819

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Systematics of the parasitic wasp genus Oxyscelio Kieffer (Hymenoptera, Platygastridae s.l.), Part I: Indo-Malayan and Palearctic fauna by Roger A. Burks,Lubomir Masner,Norman F. Johnson,Andrew D. Austin Pdf

This issue contains the first of a planned set of three publications greatly expanding knowledge of the platygastroid genus Oxyscelio Kieffer. We recognize 90 species in the Indo-Malayan and Palearctic realms, 71 of which are described here as new species. We divided these species into 13 species groups in order to highlight unique or unusual morphological features shared by certain species. A total of 438 specimen photographs are provided to aid in specimen identification. Newly discovered species are described from Brunei, China, Christmas Island, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Nepal, The Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 756 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Geology
ISBN : UOM:39015042673643

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U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jan Klimaszewski,Reginald P. Webster,David W. Langor,Adam Brunke,Anthony Davies,Caroline Bourdon,Myriam Labrecque,Alfred F. Newton,Julie-Anne Dorval,J. Howard Frank
Publisher : Springer
Page : 902 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319773445

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Aleocharine Rove Beetles of Eastern Canada (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae, Aleocharinae): A Glimpse of Megadiversity by Jan Klimaszewski,Reginald P. Webster,David W. Langor,Adam Brunke,Anthony Davies,Caroline Bourdon,Myriam Labrecque,Alfred F. Newton,Julie-Anne Dorval,J. Howard Frank Pdf

A first comprehensive synopsis of all aleocharine rove beetle species (Coleoptera, Staphylinidae) recorded from eastern Canada, from Ontario to the Maritime Provinces inclusively, is presented. Four hundred and seven species in 96 genera, and 16 tribes are presented and discussed.Tribes and subtribes are arranged in presumably phylogenetic order as it is currently recognized. Genera and subgenera are listed alphabetically. Species are listed alphabetically or in species groups to better reflect their relationships. Species distribution is listed by abbreviated provinces and territories in Canada and abbreviated states in the United States. Geographic status is given to every species as Native, Holarctic or adventive with some species listed with undetermined status - adventive or Holarctic. Every treated species is presented with a diagnosis, including short description of body and description of the median lobe of aedeagus, spermatheca, and tergite and sternite VIII of both sexes. For each species a plate with colour habitus image and black and white images of genital structures is provided to aid with positive identification. Collection and habitat data (often new) are presented for each species, including data on macrohabitat, microhabitat, collecting period, and collecting methods.