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Cargando... The Smaller Majority (2005)por Piotr Naskrecki
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Inscríbete en LibraryThing para averiguar si este libro te gustará. Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro. Again I have been lulled into reviewing a book simply because of its lovely photographs. The Smaller Majority provides a visual introduction to some of our planet's smaller forms of life -- large enough to be photographed with a standard camera, but smaller than a human finger. Naskrecki's photographs are in full, bursting color, accompanied by sensible captions which note where each photograph was taken. The text is intelligent, providing a brief introduction to each of the different classes of creatures and then a shorter discussion of many of the species pictured. The Smaller Majority is largely taken up with illustrations and descriptions of insects, but there are also worms, frogs, lizards, and spiders in its pages. Some real wonders are presented -- the caecilian, for example, an amphibian which is the dead spit of an earthworm, despite its having a complete skeleton and no true tail (pages 46-47). Another gem is the section of surprisingly beautiful photographs of small insects that have been killed by infestations of fungus (pages 136-37). The book has three main sections, delineated with helpful colored tabs at the bottom of each page. Most of the book has green tabs, indicating tropical humid forests, but there are shorter sections describing the smaller life forms of savannas (orange) and deserts (gray). The main text is followed by several appendices, including one about photography, a list of resources (organizations and books), and an index to species. sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
"In over 400 full-color photographs, Piotr Naskrecki brings us eye to eye with the smaller majority - the 99 percent of animal life that are smaller than a human finger. Those featured in the book live in threatened biodiversity hotspots around the globe: humid tropical forests, savannas, and deserts. The Smaller Majority takes us on an unforgettable visual journey into the often overlooked world cloaked by a leaf, camouflaged on the surface of a rock, or even trapped underfoot. These species, some captured by camera here for the first time, are critical to the biodiversity of the tropics and to the life of our planet."
"Naskrecki shows us the intricate forms and fascinating behavior of a variety of invertebrates such as preying mantids, grasshoppers, and spiders but also reclusive vertebrates such as geekos and chameleons, and dispels a few myths along the way. With patience, persistence, and expertise he unmasks the clever disguises of leaf katydids and glass frogs. Naskrecki highlights the survival techniques and important ecological functions of many creatures and the threats they face from us, including introduction of invasive species and habitat destruction." "In an appendix, Naskrecki offers photographic tips and advice for the amateur photographer or rainforest tourist. The Smaller Majority encourages us to view all of our world - not simply exotic habitats - with a child's sense of wonder."--Jacket. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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Google Books — Cargando... GénerosSistema Decimal Melvil (DDC)591.7Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Specific topics in natural history of animals Animal ecology, animals characteristic of specific environmentsClasificación de la Biblioteca del CongresoValoraciónPromedio:
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In the name of conservation and ecology, it's the cuddly animals that make the cut, not scorpions, spiders or weird-looking toads, but they're in here and championed. Since I love all the 'creepy-crawlies' I felt right at home and in some awe at his capturing so many species in their natural environments. In the end he condemns the practice of chilling or killing in the name of the perfect shot. Instead he calls for more study of the creature's habits and behaviors so you can anticipate what they might do and be prepared for that shot. ( )