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- In this richly illustrated guide, Bees of Costa Rica, leading bee experts showcase the diversity of bees in Costa Rica and the myriad ways in which they interact with flowers and people.Costa Rica is home to 117 bee genera and approximately 700 bee species.
- About the Author: Authors: Paul Hanson, Mauricio Fernández Otárola, Jorge Lobo Segura, Gordon W. Frankie, Rollin Coville, Ingrid Aguilar Monge, Mariana Acuña Cordero, and Eduardo Herrera GonzálezTechnical Editor: Sara L. Witt
- 296 Pages
- Science, Life Sciences
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"An introduction to the natural history of bees. Approximately half the bee genera occurring in Costa Rica are illustrated with close-up photographs, with notes on identification and biology. Also covered are enemies of bees, plants that attract bees, crops that are pollinated by bees, and practical suggestions on how to conserve and protect bees"-- Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
In this richly illustrated guide, Bees of Costa Rica, leading bee experts showcase the diversity of bees in Costa Rica and the myriad ways in which they interact with flowers and people.
Costa Rica is home to 117 bee genera and approximately 700 bee species. Focusing on the five bee families present in Costa Rica, the authors describe the bees' general physical traits, foraging and mating behavior, and nest characteristics. Chapters cover the relationships between bees and other insects, profiles of plants pollinated by bees, and practical suggestions for bee conservation.
With identification keys and more than 150 color photographs, Bees of Costa Rica is essential for anyone looking to learn about and protect these important pollinators in Costa Rica and beyond.
About the Author
Authors: Paul Hanson, Mauricio Fernández Otárola, Jorge Lobo Segura, Gordon W. Frankie, Rollin Coville, Ingrid Aguilar Monge, Mariana Acuña Cordero, and Eduardo Herrera González
Technical Editor: Sara L. Witt
