Insect Diversity

Synopsis: Uses examples from various insect orders to show the basic design of a hard outer skeleton, jointed legs and specialised mouthparts serves a wealth of different lifestyles. Contrasts the life histories of insects which show a complete metamorphosis between larva and adult (e.g. butterflies) with those that do not (e.g. bush crickets). Shows examples of camouflage and mimicry.
Series: Biology: Form and Function, Course S203
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 23 min.
Year of production: 1991
Availability: Off-air recording licence
Sale; 1998 sale: £145.00 (+VAT +p&p)
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: butterflies; crickets; exoskeleton; insect behaviour; insects

Producer

Hendrik Ball; Rissa de la Paz

Cast

Stephen Hurry

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