Michael Chinery

This book has been produced with the aim of stimulating the general naturalist to take a closer look at the bumps and lumps that make up the fascinating world of plant galls. Induced by a variety of insects and other organisms and ranging from tiny pimples to bizarre and often very attractive and exquisitely sculptured growths, plant galls are mystery to many people, but they offer a fascinating field of study for both botanists and zoologists. Galls can be found on a very wide range of both woody and herbaceous plants, with over 50 different kinds occurring on Britain's oak trees alone, and there is still much to be learned about even the commonest examples. An introduction to the nature of plant galls and their formation Brief descriptions of some of the organisms that cause or induce galls Superb photographs of just over 200 of the commonest or most conspicuous of Britain's 1,000 or so plant galls, arranged according to their host plants to aid field identification Descriptions of these galls and the life histories of the organisms that cause them

A Photographic Guide

Britain's Plant Galls

The Natural History of the Garden

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.

Insects (Collins Gem)

Collins New Generation Guide to the Butterflies and Day-flying Moths of Britain and Europe

Lars-Henrik Olsen

Martin Camm

Hajer

This book provides an insight into the diversity of the animal kingdom, showing how insects, reptiles, birds and mammals have learned to survive in wild and dangerous conditions. Learn about the extraordinary skills animals possess and the many ways in which they sense and escape from danger, hunt for food, give birth and care for their young. Find out how animals communicate with each other, and about their family lives, and how they have adapted to the effects of man's interference in their natural habitats.

Life in the Wild

Animal Kingdom

Bob Gibbons

The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for nature enthusiasts keen to identify the most commonly seen insects in Britain and northern Europe. Authoritative text and beautiful photographs show the distinguishing features of each insect to aid identification. Features information on size, habitat, geographical range and months when they can be spotted, as well as names of similar species with which each insect could be confused, and details of the differences between them. This new edition builds on the strengths of the unrivalled original, now expanded to include over 240 insects.

Insects

Tropical rainforests cover only about 6% of the earth's surface, yet they are home to more than half the world's species. This book looks at the biology and behaviour of predators and prey describing how they live together in harmony and balance and how vital they are to the wellbeing of the whole world. It is one of a series of books which aims to provide an understanding of the unique ecosystems of the rainforest. It describes the amazing plants and animals and how they interact, and addresses local and global environmental and conservation issues.

Michael Chinery

About

Books

Join the club