| ISBN |
0691162689 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
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| ISBN13桁 |
9780691162683 (hardcover ; alkaline paper)
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| テキストの言語 |
英語
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| 分類：NDC10版 |
486.6
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| 個人著者標目 |
Lewis, Sara Margery,
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| 生没年等 |
1953-
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| 本タイトル |
Silent sparks :
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| タイトル関連情報 |
the wondrous world of fireflies /
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| 著者名 |
Sara Lewis.
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| その他のタイトル |
Wondrous world of fireflies
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| 出版地・頒布地 |
Princeton :
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| 出版者・頒布者名 |
Princeton University Press,
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| 出版年・頒布年 |
[2016]
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| 数量 |
xi, 223 pages :
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| 他の形態的事項 |
illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ;
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| 大きさ |
26 cm
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| 書誌注記 |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-216) and index.
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| 内容注記 |
Silent sparks -- Lifestyles of the stars -- Splendors in the grass -- With this bling, I thee wed -- Dreams of flying -- The making of a flasher -- Poisonous attractions -- Lights out for fireflies? -- Field guide to common fireflies -- Stepping out: further firefly adventures.
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| 要約、抄録、注釈等 |
"For centuries, the beauty of fireflies has evoked wonder and delight. Yet for most of us, fireflies remain shrouded in mystery: How do fireflies make their light? What are they saying with their flashing? And what do fireflies look for in a mate? In Silent Sparks, noted biologist and firefly expert Sara Lewis dives into the fascinating world of fireflies and reveals the most up-to-date discoveries about these beloved insects. From the meadows of New England and the hills of the Great Smoky Mountains, to the rivers of Japan and mangrove forests of Malaysia, this beautifully illustrated and accessible book uncovers the remarkable, dramatic stories of birth, courtship, romance, sex, deceit, poison, and death among fireflies. The nearly two thousand species of fireflies worldwide have evolved in different ways -- and while most mate through the aerial language of blinking lights, not all do. Lewis introduces us to fireflies that don't light up at all, relying on wind-borne perfumes to find mates, and we encounter glow-worm fireflies, whose plump, wingless females never fly. We go behind the scenes to meet inquisitive scientists who have dedicated their lives to understanding fireflies, and we learn about various modern threats including light pollution and habitat destruction. In the last section of the book, Lewis provides a field guide for North American fireflies, enabling us to identify them in our own backyards and neighborhoods. This concise, handy guide includes distinguishing features, habits, and range maps for the most commonly encountered fireflies, as well as a gear list." --Dust jacket.
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| 一般件名 |
Fireflies.
Fireflies. |
| 資料情報1 |
『Silent sparks :
the wondrous world of fireflies /』 Sara Lewis. Princeton University Press, [2016]
（所蔵館：中央
請求記号：F/486.6/L67/S
資料コード：7107740290）
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| URL |
https://catalog.library.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/winj/opac/switch-detail.do?lang=ja&bibid=1352021709 |
