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Weird plants / Chris Thorogood.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: Richmond, Surrey, UK : Kew Publishing, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, 2018Description: 119 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cmISBN:
  • 1842466623
  • 9781842466629
Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • QK50 .T46 2018
Contents:
Vampires -- Killers -- Fraudsters -- Jailers -- Accomplices -- Survivors -- Hitch-hikers.
Summary: For the first time, this extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world. Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Author Chris Thorogood showcases these plant behaviours, the interrelationships among plants, the interdependencies between plants and animals, and the intrigue of plant evolution. All types of weird and sinister are featured in this book, from carnivorous plants that drug, drown and consume unsuspecting insect prey; giant pitcher plants that have evolved toilets for tree shrews; flowers that mimic rotting flesh to attract pollinating flies, and orchids that duplicitously look, feel and even smell like a female insect to bamboozle sex-crazed male bees.
Holdings
Item type Current library Call number Status Date due Barcode Item holds
Lending Books Elisabeth C. Miller Library Tall Shelves QK50 .T46 2018 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 39352800174559
Total holds: 0

Includes indexes.

Vampires -- Killers -- Fraudsters -- Jailers -- Accomplices -- Survivors -- Hitch-hikers.

For the first time, this extraordinary compilation showcases weird, mysterious and bizarre plants from around the world. Plants trick, kill, steal and kidnap, and this unique book explores a fascinating world in which plants have turned the tables on animals. Author Chris Thorogood showcases these plant behaviours, the interrelationships among plants, the interdependencies between plants and animals, and the intrigue of plant evolution. All types of weird and sinister are featured in this book, from carnivorous plants that drug, drown and consume unsuspecting insect prey; giant pitcher plants that have evolved toilets for tree shrews; flowers that mimic rotting flesh to attract pollinating flies, and orchids that duplicitously look, feel and even smell like a female insect to bamboozle sex-crazed male bees.

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