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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear.
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Item specifics
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- ISBN
- 9781842467848
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
KEW Publishing
ISBN-10
1842467840
ISBN-13
9781842467848
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2332289800
Product Key Features
Book Title
Demystifying Orchid Pollination : Stories of Sex, Lies and Obsession
Number of Pages
440 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Flowers / Orchids
Publication Year
2023
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Science, Gardening
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.3 in
Item Weight
43.1 Oz
Item Length
9.5 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
584.72
Synopsis
The fascinating natural history of orchids and the extraordinary means by which they reproduce. Author Adam P. Karremans reveals their hidden secrets, from the cruel obsession of sexual deception to sweet rewards and highlights the key role of pollinators such as bees, flies, moths and butterflies in securing the survival of these delicate plants. The book navigates the colourful factoids that most of us hold true about orchid reproduction and places them in the light of past and present scientific knowledge, showcasing their flowers as an evolutionary model with an intrinsic mystical element. Richly illustrated throughout with colour photographs. With sections named after famous songs and quotes sprinkled throughout the text, this is a truly engaging and fascinating read, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the fertilization of orchid flowers., Orchid pollination is a fascinating and mysterious biological wonder, full of sex, lies and obsession. In Demystifying Orchid Pollination, orchid expert Adam P. Karremans navigates the colourful factoids that most of us hold true about orchid reproduction and places them in the light of past and present scientific knowledge, showcasing orchid flowers as an evolutionary model with an intrinsic mystical clement. From cruel sexual deception to sweet rewards, and the key role of pollinators such as bees, flies, moths and butterflies, this book reveals the enchanting natural history of orchids and the extraordinary means by which they reproduce and secure their survival. Richly illustrated throughout with colour photographs, the book is further enhanced with QR codes linking to online pollination videos. With sections named after famous songs and quotes sprinkled throughout the text, this is a truly engaging and captivating read, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to the fertilisation of orchid flowers.
LC Classification Number
QK495.O64
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