02396cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000930011324501060020626400510031230000470036333600260041033700260043633800360046250001000049850000310059850801960062952011400082553400450196565300120201085600430202299900170206545369UtSlPG20260610134036.0mcr n260607r2014||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aQL1 aSociety for Promoting Christian Knowledge. General Literature Committeeq(Great Britain)14aThe Life of an Insect :bbeing a history of the changes of insects from the egg to the perfect being. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2014  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pictures_from_the_Insects%27_Life  aRelease date is 2014-04-13  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"The Life of an Insect" is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The work explores the fascinating and complex life cycle of insects, detailing the stages from the egg to the mature form, known as the imago. The author delves into the intricate behaviors and survival strategies of various species, highlighting the marvels of nature often overlooked in these small creatures.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a deep appreciation of insects, arguing against the common perception of their insignificance. It describes various methods of egg deposition and the extraordinary adaptations insects exhibit for the protection of their young. The narrative emphasizes the cooperation and complexity found in insect life, showcasing vivid examples such as the water beetle's clever egg raft and the detailed construction of nests by bees and wasps. The author invites readers to look beyond their biases and find wonder in even the smallest manifestations of life, hinting at the book's broader themes of creation and the inherent wisdom found in nature's design. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aInsects40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45369  c86208d86208