The Forgotten Pollinators
Stephen L. Buchmann
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The Forgotten Pollinators
Published
1997
Publisher
Island Press
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9781559633536
Description
In The Forgotten Pollinators, Stephen L. Buchmann, one of the world's leading authorities on bees and pollination, and Gary Paul Nabhan, award-winning writer and renowned crop ecologist, explore the vital but little-appreciated relationship between plants and the animals they depend on for reproduction - bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and countless other animals, some widely recognized and others almost unknown. Scenes from around the globe - examining island flora and fauna on the Galapagos, counting bees in the Panamanian rain forest, witnessing an ancient honey-hunting ritual in Malaysia - bring to life the hidden relationships between plants animals and demonstrates the ways in which human society affects and is affected by those relationships. Buchmann and Nabhan combine vignettes from the field with expository discussions of ecology, botany, and crop science to present a lively and fascinating account of the ecological and cultural context of plant-pollinator relationships. More than any other natural process, plant-pollinator relationships offer vivid examples of the connections between endangered species and threatened habitats. The authors explain how human-induced changes in pollinator populations - caused by overuse of chemical pesticides, unbridled development, and conversion of natural areas into monocultural cropland - can have a ripple effect on disparate species, ultimately leading to a "cascade of linked extinctions."
Subjects
The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species
The Magic School Bus Plants Seeds
The various contrivances by which orchids are fertilised by insects
The effects of cross and self fertilisation in the vegetable kingdom
The movements and habits of climbing plants
What if there were no bees?
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The Forgotten Pollinators?
This edition of The Forgotten Pollinators has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The Forgotten Pollinators?
For most readers, The Forgotten Pollinators typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 12m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 78,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The Forgotten Pollinators?
The estimated word count for The Forgotten Pollinators is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The Forgotten Pollinators?
The Forgotten Pollinators was written by Stephen L. Buchmann.
When was The Forgotten Pollinators published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1997. The original work may have been published on a different date.