Beetles of the World: A Natural History

A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world Beetles make up about...
CHF 41.51
CHF 41.51
SKU: 9780691240732
Product Type: Books
Please hurry! Only 114 left in stock
Author: Maxwell V. L. Barclay
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Subtotal: CHF 41.51
10 customers are viewing this product
Beetles of the World: A Natural History by Barclay, Maxwell V. L.

Beetles of the World: A Natural History

CHF 41.51

Beetles of the World: A Natural History

CHF 41.51
Author: Maxwell V. L. Barclay
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

A richly illustrated guide to the astonishing variety of beetles around the world

Beetles make up about a quarter of known animal species and are arguably the most diverse group of organisms on Earth: almost 400,000 species have been formally described so far, and it is likely that this number merely scratches the surface. In Beetles of the World, Maxwell Barclay and Patrice Bouchard--two of the world's foremost beetle experts--celebrate these remarkable creatures in all their variety, from their size and appearance to their ecological importance.

Providing concise accounts of all the major families and subfamilies of Coleoptera, Beetles of the World explores beetle anatomy, life cycle, fossil history, feeding habits, role in the food web, habitats, relationship with humans, and classification--as well as the essential part that beetles play in the global ecosystem, and the ways humans can help protect them.
  • Features 300 stunning color photographs
  • Presents family profiles with a distribution map, table of information, and commentary
  • Includes a comprehensive introduction that provides insight into the astonishing diversity of beetles and their histories


Author: Maxwell V. L. Barclay, Patrice Bouchard
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Published: 08/15/2023
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 2.34lbs
Size: 9.53h x 6.61w x 0.87d
ISBN: 9780691240732

About the Author
Maxwell V. L. Barclay is President of the Coleopterists Society and Senior Curator of Coleoptera at the Natural History Museum in London. He manages a team of experts and one of the world's oldest and most comprehensive beetle collections, which includes eight million specimens and about 250,000 species. Patrice Bouchard is a scientist at the Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids, and Nematodes. He is the coauthor of The Book of Beetles and is an active member of the Entomological Society of Canada and the International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature.

Returns Policy

You may return most new, unopened items within 30 days of delivery for a full refund. We'll also pay the return shipping costs if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.).

You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days).

If you need to return an item, simply login to your account, view the order using the "Complete Orders" link under the My Account menu and click the Return Item(s) button. We'll notify you via e-mail of your refund once we've received and processed the returned item.

Shipping

We can ship to virtually any address in the world. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.

When you place an order, we will estimate shipping and delivery dates for you based on the availability of your items and the shipping options you choose. Depending on the shipping provider you choose, shipping date estimates may appear on the shipping quotes page.

Please also note that the shipping rates for many items we sell are weight-based. The weight of any such item can be found on its detail page. To reflect the policies of the shipping companies we use, all weights will be rounded up to the next full pound.

Related Products

Recently Viewed Products