The bee : a natural history / Dr. Noah Wilson-Rich with Kelly Allin, Norman Carreck & Dr. Andrea Quigley.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson-Rich, Noah, author.

Allin, Kelly, author.

Carreck, Norman L., author.

Quigley, Andrea, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bees.

Bee culture.

Physical Description:

224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm

Place of Publication:

Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, 2014.

Summary:

Bees pollinate more than 130 fruit, vegetable, and seed crops that we rely on to survive. Bees are crucial to the reproduction and diversity of flowering plants, while the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects are measured in the tens of billions of dollars each year. Yet bees are dying at an alarming rate, threatening food supplies and ecosystems around the world. In this richly illustrated natural history of the bee, Noah Wilson-Rich and his team of bee experts provide a window into the vitally important role that bees play in the life of our planet. Earth is home to more than 20,000 bee species, from finorescent-colored orchid bees and sweat bees to flower-nesting squash bees and leaf-cutter bees. This book takes an incomparable look at this astounding diversity, blending an engaging narrative with practical, hands-on discussions of such topics as beekeeping and bee health. It explores our relationship with the bee over evolutionary time, delving into how it come to be, where it stands today, and what the future holds for immunity and bees alike. Provides an accessible, illustrated look at the human-bee relationship over time. Features a section on beekeeping and handy go to guides to the identification, prevention, and treatment honey bee diseases. Covers bee evolution, ecology, genetics, and physiology. Includes a directory of notable bee species. Presents a holistic approach to bee health, including organic and integrated pest management techniques. Shows what you can do to help bee populations Book jacket.

Contents:

Evolution & development

Anatomy & biology

Society & behavior

Bees & humans

Beekeeping

A directory of bees

The challenges faced by bees

Useful resources.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index.

ISBN:

0691161356

9780691161358

1782401075

9781782401070

OCLC:

877364500

Publisher Number:

99959787935