Dragonflies and damselflies of the world : a guide to their diversity / Klaas-Douwe B. Dijkstra.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dijkstra, Klaas-Douwe B., author.

Series:

A guide to every family.

A guide to every family

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dragonflies.

Damselflies.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (256 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2025.

Summary:

A richly illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of dragonflies and damselflies around the world Airily dancing over rivers and ponds, the thousands of colorful dragonfly and damselfly species that cohabit our planet may seem of little importance. Few life-forms, however, convey the condition of the most limiting resource on land and life's most bountiful environment as well as they can: while the adults are exceptional aerial hunters, their nymphs are all confined to freshwater. Dragonflies and Damselflies of the World showcases their beauty and diversity while shedding light on how they evolved into the vital symbols of planetary health we celebrate today. Features stunning color photos of hundreds of species Characterizes all families and major subgroups Explores how their unique features and behavior led to today's variety Shows how we contribute to their popularization and protection.

Contents:

Introduction

Anisoptera

Anisozygoptera

Zygoptera.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9780691255040

0691255040

OCLC:

1493009508