The Life of the Caterpillar by Jean-Henri Fabre
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| Author | Fabre, Jean-Henri, 1823-1915 |
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| Translator | Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander, 1865-1921 |
| LoC No. | 16021198 |
| Title | The Life of the Caterpillar |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Life of the Caterpillar" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the fascinating life cycles and behaviors of various caterpillars, particularly focusing on the Pine Processionary caterpillar. Fabre's meticulous observations and narrative style aim to bring to light the extraordinary yet often overlooked lives of these insects, exploring their habits, social behaviors, and interactions with their environment. At the start of the book, Fabre introduces the Pine Processionary caterpillar, sharing insights on its reproduction and early development stages. He sets the scene for observation by highlighting his location and the significance of studying these creatures in their natural habitat rather than in isolation. Fabre describes the process of laying eggs, the structure of the egg clusters, and even the caterpillar's subsequent hatching and early behaviors, detailing how they spin shelters and find food. The opening chapters establish an intimate connection with these insects, showcasing Fabre's passion for entomology and his intent to unravel the mysteries of their existence through dedicated observation and thoughtful reflection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QL: Science: Zoology |
| Subject | Larvae |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 66762 |
| Release Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 5, 2022 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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