Overview
Michener has produced what is properly labeled a magnum opus. Ambrosia.
—Science The author has produced a new definitive world taxonomic treatise on this large group of insects and is to be congratulated.
—British Journal of Entomology and Natural History This definitive reference by an acclaimed expert accounts for 1200 genera/subgenera and 16,000 species of bees in the world . . . Useful guide for entomologists, biologists, botanists, ecologists, and students.
—Southeastern Naturalist Magnificent book . . . Should appeal not only to entomologists interested in bees, but also to ecologists looking for an overview of bee biology.
—Nature Accented with color plates of select bees, The Bees of the World will continue to be the world's best reference on these diverse insects.
—Science The author has produced a new definitive world taxonomic treatise on this large group of insects and is to be congratulated.
—British Journal of Entomology and Natural History This definitive reference by an acclaimed expert accounts for 1200 genera/subgenera and 16,000 species of bees in the world . . . Useful guide for entomologists, biologists, botanists, ecologists, and students.
—Southeastern Naturalist Magnificent book . . . Should appeal not only to entomologists interested in bees, but also to ecologists looking for an overview of bee biology.
—Nature Accented with color plates of select bees, The Bees of the World will continue to be the world's best reference on these diverse insects.
- | Author: Charles D. Michener
- | Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
- | Publication Date: Jul 26, 2007
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- | Binding: Hardback
- | ISBN-13: 9780801885730
- | ISBN-10: 0801885736
