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Borror and DeLong's Introduction to the Study of Insects

Understand the insect world with BORROR AND DELONG'S INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF INSECTS! Combining current insect identification, insect biology, and insect evolution, this biology text provides you with a comprehensive introduction to the study of insects.

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Numerous figures, bullets, easily understood diagrams, and numbered lists throughout the text help you grasp the material..

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Authors: Norman F. Johnson, Charles A. Triplehorn

Publisher: Brooks Cole

Date: May. 19, 2004

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