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The Inside Out of Flies is a look under the bonnet at the astonishing mechanics of fly anatomy. Erica McAlister reveals the engineering miracles embodied in numerous species of fly and some of the fascinating implications they hold for human technology. Discover the physics of the mysterious 'scuba diving fly', marvel at the venomous horse fly larvae which prey on
frogs, and glimpse the golden ratio in these creatures' spiral flight patterns.
McAlister touches on the emerging field of biomimetics - the study of evolutionary adaptations to devise new technology - and anticipates everything from medical needles based on the mosquito's proboscis to hearing aids inspired by Ormia ochracea, a tiny fly with ears on its thorax. At every juncture she uncovers unique and surprising
science lessons encapsulated in the form and function
of the humble fly.
frogs, and glimpse the golden ratio in these creatures' spiral flight patterns.
McAlister touches on the emerging field of biomimetics - the study of evolutionary adaptations to devise new technology - and anticipates everything from medical needles based on the mosquito's proboscis to hearing aids inspired by Ormia ochracea, a tiny fly with ears on its thorax. At every juncture she uncovers unique and surprising
science lessons encapsulated in the form and function
of the humble fly.
The Inside Out of Flies is a look under the bonnet at the astonishing mechanics of fly anatomy. Erica McAlister reveals the engineering miracles embodied in numerous species of fly and some of the fascinating implications they hold for human technology. Discover the physics of the mysterious 'scuba diving fly', marvel at the venomous horse fly larvae which prey on
frogs, and glimpse the golden ratio in these creatures' spiral flight patterns.
McAlister touches on the emerging field of biomimetics - the study of evolutionary adaptations to devise new technology - and anticipates everything from medical needles based on the mosquito's proboscis to hearing aids inspired by Ormia ochracea, a tiny fly with ears on its thorax. At every juncture she uncovers unique and surprising
science lessons encapsulated in the form and function
of the humble fly.
frogs, and glimpse the golden ratio in these creatures' spiral flight patterns.
McAlister touches on the emerging field of biomimetics - the study of evolutionary adaptations to devise new technology - and anticipates everything from medical needles based on the mosquito's proboscis to hearing aids inspired by Ormia ochracea, a tiny fly with ears on its thorax. At every juncture she uncovers unique and surprising
science lessons encapsulated in the form and function
of the humble fly.
Über den Autor
Erica McAlister is Curator of Diptera at the Natural History Museum, London. She has studied in France, Australia and Costa Rica and her work with diptera has taken her all around the world. She presented the popular BBC Radio 4 series Who's the Pest?
Details
| Erscheinungsjahr: | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fachbereich: | Zoologie |
| Genre: | Biologie, Importe |
| Rubrik: | Naturwissenschaften & Technik |
| Medium: | Taschenbuch |
| Inhalt: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| ISBN-13: | 9780565095260 |
| ISBN-10: | 0565095269 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Einband: | Kartoniert / Broschiert |
| Autor: | Mcalister, Erica |
| Hersteller: | The Natural History Museum |
| Verantwortliche Person für die EU: | Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de |
| Maße: | 193 x 129 x 19 mm |
| Von/Mit: | Erica Mcalister |
| Erscheinungsdatum: | 02.09.2021 |
| Gewicht: | 0,492 kg |