The Bee : A Natural History / Noah Wilson-Rich.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilson-Rich, Noah, author.

Contributor:

Allin, Kelly.

Carreck, Norman.

Quigley, Andrea.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bees.

Bees--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

Course Book

Place of Publication:

Princeton, NJ : Princeton University Press, [2014]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

GenericBees 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, and the economic contributions of these irreplaceable insects measure 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 fluorescent-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 came to be, where it stands today, and what the future holds for humanity and bees alike.Provides an accessible, illustrated look at the human-bee relationship over timeFeatures a section on beekeeping and handy go-to guides to the identification, prevention, and treatment of honey bee diseasesCovers bee evolution, ecology, genetics, and physiologyIncludes a directory of notable bee speciesPresents a holistic approach to bee health, including organic and integrated pest management techniquesShows what you can do to help bee populations

Contents:

Frontmatter

Contents

Introducing the Bee

CHAPTER 1. Evolution & Development

CHAPTER 2. Anatomy & Biology

CHAPTER 3. Society & Behavior

CHAPTER 4. Bees & Humans

CHAPTER 5. Beekeeping

CHAPTER 6. A Directory of Bees

CHAPTER 7. The Challenges Faced by Bees

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from PDF title page (publisher's Web site, viewed 23. Mai 2019)

ISBN:

9781322063324

132206332X

9781400852192

1400852196

OCLC:

888349123