Why Do Some Moths Mimic Wasps?: And Other Odd Insect Adaptations
Why Do Some Moths Mimic Wasps?: And Other Odd Insect Adaptations
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Gareth Stevens Publishing
Just the Series: Odd Adaptations   

Series and Publisher: Odd Adaptations   

Annotation: Learn why some insects deploy mimicry to stay alive.
Genre: [Biology]
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #163015
Format: Library Binding
Copyright Date: 2019
Edition Date: 2019 Release Date: 08/15/18
Pages: 32 pages
ISBN: 1-538-22027-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-538-22027-6
Dewey: 595.78
LCCN: 2017060309
Dimensions: 29 cm.
Language: English
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ALA Booklist (Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 CDT 2018)

For wild plants, animals, and even fungi, the natural world can be an inhospitable environment as they constantly search for something to eat while avoid being eaten. To survive, many have changed and adapted over time. These volumes in the Odd Adaptations series highlight some of the stranger adaptations and explain their success. Each book begins with an introduction to the larger plant, animal, or fungi classification before delving into specific adaptations. Why Do Some Moths Mimic Wasps? describes how insects have adapted both their appearance and senses. Large color photos and sidebars with related facts make the adaptations even more amazing. With the right balance of educational and gross, this series is ideal for reluctant readers.

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Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Word Count: 2,164
Reading Level: 5.2
Interest Level: 3-6
Accelerated Reader: reading level: 5.2 / points: 0.5 / quiz: 196038 / grade: Middle Grades
Guided Reading Level: P

Mimicry is an awesome, and sometimes slightly weird, adaptation that many animals have developed. In many instances, it's a lifesaver, encouraging possible predators to stay away. That's the case with some kinds of harmless moths. They really look like stinging insects such as wasps and hornets, and sometimes even sound like them, which is effective for scaring away enemies like birds. Young entomologists will learn so much more about the amazing world of insects in the intriguing text and photographs in this valuable volume, a wonderful addition to any science collection.


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