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Dragonfly Speed

Jade Earing

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Dragonfly Speed explores the fascinating world of dragonflies, focusing on their exceptional flight capabilities and predatory behaviors. It examines how these aerial predators have evolved into highly efficient hunters, offering insights into aerodynamics, neurobiology, and ecological balance. One intriguing fact is that dragonflies possess nearly 360-degree vision, enabling them to spot prey from a considerable distance. The book uses a data-driven approach to present scientific findings, incorporating diagrams and illustrations for clarity. 

 
The book delves into the biomechanics of dragonfly flight, their visual and neural adaptations for hunting, and their ecological role. It reveals how their wing structure, muscle physiology, and sensory systems contribute to their remarkable speed and maneuverability. By analyzing high-speed video recordings and neurological studies, Dragonfly Speed demonstrates the link between the dragonfly's physical adaptations and hunting success. 

 
The book progresses through the basic biology of dragonflies, the mechanics of their flight, and their sensory systems, concluding with their role in ecosystems and conservation challenges.
Disponibile da: 17/02/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 67 pagine.

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