Identifying British Insects and Arachnids An Annotated Bibliography of Key Works

Identifying British Insects and Arachnids: An Annotated Bibliography of Key Works\nCambridge University Press\nHardcover\nUnused and unread, minor cosmetic imperfections such as scuffing or minor creasing. Stamped 'damaged' by publisher to a non-text page.\nEAN: 9780521632416\nPublished 15/04/1999\nLanguage: English\nUntil now, individuals wishing to identify British insects have found it difficult to track down the specialist keys published in obscure literature, whereas the popular guides are often misleadingly simplistic, covering only a fraction of the species. This book bridges the gap, providing expert guidance through the taxonomic maze. It contains an introduction to each group of organisms, and over 2000 references selected as being the most useful and up-to-date for accurate identification, together with notes on their relevance and coverage. A further chapter covers the understanding and retrieval of scientific references, with advice on using libraries and other informat.