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100 1 _aMaeterlinck, Maurice,
_d1862-1949
245 1 3 _aLa vie des termites
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-12-06
508 _aLaurent Vogel (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Polona digital library)
520 _a"La vie des termites" by Maurice Maeterlinck is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate life and social structure of termites, aiming to present factual observations rather than fictionalized narratives. It delves deep into the behaviors, environments, and cultures of these fascinating insects, comparing them to other social insects like bees and ants. At the start of the book, Maeterlinck outlines the methodology of his study and emphasizes the importance of accuracy in reporting observations about termites, distancing his work from the embellished accounts of travelers or early entomologists. He introduces the complexities of the termite community, distinguishing between castes such as workers, soldiers, and reproductive members, and hints at the advanced societal structures they exhibit. The text sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of termite life, highlighting their roles in their ecosystems and establishing a comparative framework with other insect societies, particularly noting their impressive architectural achievements and social organization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cParis: Eugène Fasquelle, 1927
653 _aTermites
856 4 _uhttps://polona.pl/preview/6a394c50-b6d5-472f-b67c-c19a79aa5013
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74844
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