This edition had all images removed.
Title:
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 3
or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 3" by William Kirby and William Spence is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of insect natural history, focusing on their classification, anatomy, and physiology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the field of entomology, detailing various aspects of insect life and structure. The opening of the volume sets the stage by addressing the foundational question of what defines an insect. It introduces the importance of a precise definition that distinguishes insects from other small animals and provides a historical overview of classifications from Aristotle to modern zoologists. This initial discourse establishes the groundwork for more detailed examinations of insect states, external anatomy, and the theoretical underpinnings of entomological study, ensuring readers grasp the significance of accurately categorizing and understanding these diverse creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kirby, William, 1759-1850
Author: Spence, William, 1783-1860
EBook No.: 43578
Published: Aug 27, 2013
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insect pests
Subject: Insect societies
Subject: Insects -- History
Subject: Beneficial insects
Subject: Insects -- Host plants
Subject: Insects -- Life cycles
Subject: Insects -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 3
or Elements of the Natural History of the Insects
Note: Reading ease score: 56.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Douglas L. Alley, III, Chris Curnow and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. 3" by William Kirby and William Spence is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This volume continues the exploration of insect natural history, focusing on their classification, anatomy, and physiology. It serves as a comprehensive resource for those interested in the field of entomology, detailing various aspects of insect life and structure. The opening of the volume sets the stage by addressing the foundational question of what defines an insect. It introduces the importance of a precise definition that distinguishes insects from other small animals and provides a historical overview of classifications from Aristotle to modern zoologists. This initial discourse establishes the groundwork for more detailed examinations of insect states, external anatomy, and the theoretical underpinnings of entomological study, ensuring readers grasp the significance of accurately categorizing and understanding these diverse creatures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kirby, William, 1759-1850
Author: Spence, William, 1783-1860
EBook No.: 43578
Published: Aug 27, 2013
Downloads: 118
Language: English
Subject: Insects
Subject: Insect pests
Subject: Insect societies
Subject: Insects -- History
Subject: Beneficial insects
Subject: Insects -- Host plants
Subject: Insects -- Life cycles
Subject: Insects -- Habitations
LoCC: Science: Zoology
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.