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100	1		_aFabre, Jean-Henri, _d1823-1915
245	1	0	_aSocial Life in the Insect World
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-05-08
508			_aProduced by Louise Pryor, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Social Life in the Insect World" by Jean-Henri Fabre is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate behaviors and social structures of various insects, notably beginning with a discussion of the famous fable of the Cicada and the Ant. Fabre aims to correct misconceptions about these insects while detailing their life cycles, habits, and interactions within their ecological communities. The opening of the work sets the stage with a critique of the fable of the Cicada and the Ant, highlighting how the traditional narrative misrepresents the relationships between these insects. Fabre discusses the cultural misconceptions surrounding the Cicada as a careless singer who suffers during winter, while in truth, he argues, it is the industrious Ant that seeks sustenance from the Cicada's sweet excretions during hot summer days. Through vivid descriptions and analytical observations, Fabre introduces readers to the fascinating world of insects, advocating for a deeper understanding of their behaviors in contrast to popular fables. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aInsect societies
653			_aInsects -- Behavior
700	1		_aMiall, Bernard, _d1876-1953
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18350
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