Insect Microscopy (eBook)

Andrew Chick (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2016
Crowood (Verlag)
9781785002021 (ISBN)

Infos

Insects, and their close relatives, the arachnids, centipedes, millipedes and woodlice, make ideal material for study by the recreational microscopist. Moreover for the entomologist, the addition of the use of the microscope to their tool kit adds a whole new dimension to their study, revealing in finest detail the appearance and structure of these tiny creatures. This book reveals the basics of insect microscopy, explaining what equipment is needed and how to get the best out of it. Topics covered include insects and their relatives; trapping insects for study; dissection, slide mounting publishing your work.

Autor

Author Andrew Chick has been fascinated by the insect world since childhood. He holds a BSc in Environmental Biology, and MSc in Forensic Science and is currently working towards a PhD in Forensic Entomology. He is a Fellow of the Royal Entomological Society and enjoys field work and species identification.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 31.12.2016
• Verlagsort: London
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Physik / Astronomie
• Schlagworte: Entomology • microscopes • slide mounting • slides
• ISBN-13: 9781785002021 / 9781785002021