Microscopic Worlds Volume 2: Bugs of the Land
Publishing Details
Microscopic Worlds Volume 2: Bugs of the Land
By (Author) Kerry Swanson
CSIRO Publishing
CSIRO Publishing
1st February 2012
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
595.7
Physical Properties
120
Width 200mm, Height 260mm
Description
In Microscopic Worlds, Volume 2, the author reveals answers to some fascinating questions about land creatures, such as: Did you know house flies use their feet to taste the environment Spiders have specialised structures just below their knees, but what are they for We all know that the silk produced by spiders is strong, but for the first time readers will be able to see in 3D how complex and variable webs are. These are just a few of the fascinating questions which will be answered as a result of looking at Kerry Swanson's outstanding 3D images.
Author Bio
Kerry Swanson is a geologist with over 40 years' experience in both industry and tertiary science education. He has published more than 50 scientific papers on a group of microscopic crustaceans from the deep-ocean.
