The Honey Bee : Inside Out
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This third edition has been completely revised and updated. This book is designed to present detailed information about the anatomy and physiology of the honey bee in a clear and concise format of the eight chapters covers an aspect of bee biology a d all are copiously illustrated. The author has drawn most of the diagrams from her own dissections, giving a realistic rather than idealistic impression of the parts involved.
The sections are:• External bodywork • Internal workings • Control systems • Breeding • Growing up • Keeping it all together • Colony reproduction • Inside and outside influences. Also included is an appendix giving the background to scientific terminology, a wide-ranging glossary including phonetic spellings and suggestions for further reading.
This third edition has been completely revised and updated and it also includes an additional appendix describing how to undertake your own honey bee dissections and the equipment required. This is a book that will inform anybody who is interested in this fascinating insect. It is based on the examination modules set by the British Beekeepers’ Association, but this text will prove interesting for anyone wanting to know more about our honey bees. The production of a second edition is indeed a triumph; the success of this book ranks Celia Davis among the ‘greats’ of beekeeping authors.” Michael Badger, MBE, past-president, British Beekeepers’ Association.
| Weight | 0.72 kg |
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