Carnivorous plants
by Torre, Dan
"Carnivorous plants are a unique group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill and consume small creatures. As a result they are often depicted as killers in films and literature, yet others regard them as exotic and beautiful specimens to collect and display. In this abundantly illustrated and highly entertaining book, Dan Torre describes the evolution, structure and scientific background of carnivorous plants."--
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- Full title :Carnivorous plants / Dan Torre.
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"Carnivorous plants are a unique group, possessing modified leaves to trap, kill and consume small creatures. As a result they are often depicted as killers in films and literature, yet others regard them as exotic and beautiful specimens to collect and display. In this abundantly illustrated and highly entertaining book, Dan Torre describes the evolution, structure and scientific background of carnivorous plants."--
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- Publication Date:2019.
Publication Statements
- Publisher(s):Reaktion Books Ltd
- Place of Publication:London, UK
- Language:eng
- Publication Date:2019.
The Physical Object
- Description:228 pages : : illustrations (chiefly color) ; : 23 cm
Edition Identifiers
- ISBN:1789140528, 9781789140521
- oclc:on1121399701
- LC Classification:QK917
- Dewey Decimal:583.887
Table of Contents
The natural history of carnivorous plants -- More than just a meal -- A remarkable discovery -- Attack of the killer plants -- Magnificent carnivores -- Collecting, growing and conserving carnivorous plants.
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